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Forum: Interior
12-18-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 853
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Seats came back

Hmmm.

I think they would look pretty sharp in a 82' Pace Car replica.
Forum: History / Originality
12-10-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 41,778
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: New Revell Firebird Model

You don't always have to go to ebay. . .If you know of any good hobby shops in your area they could order the 85' Z or 91' Bird for you if they don't already have it. Or a craft store like Micheal's...
Forum: History / Originality
12-04-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,689
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: 89 iroc pace car?

Something like this you mean?

From the filming of Days of Thunder. Movie came out in the summer of 1990, so this is from probably late 89' or very early 90'. The track is Phoenix International...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,011
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: what motor does my 91 have (how to tell)

No way. . .No Camaro of any generation came out of the factory with those wheels. Looks like something off a sedan. . .
Forum: History / Originality
10-14-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,326
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: crash test video

That kid was VERY lucky- he hit bridge support on the passenger side. . .It'd be adios if he hit on his side or head-on.
Forum: Car Audio
09-02-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 594
Views: 27,004
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: What kinda music are you listening to?

It all depends on my mood. . .Anything but country and rap. Examples of songs that might blare out of my speakers at any given time:


Scorpions - Rock You Like a Hurricane
Phil Collins - In the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-14-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,691
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: does anyone here still get crap for owning a "turd gen"?

No one has talked trash about my car, just the compliments quit coming after some theft damage and a minor accident on the freeway forced the replacement of some body parts, leaving the RS in 4...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-30-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,345
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Classic Industries, finally an affordable Power Window Switch

Now if they only came in yellow print!

Guess the printing on the hatch switch looked different on the earlier models, the little pic of the car with the trunk open looks like a 3rd gen...
Forum: History / Originality
06-10-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,435
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Gold mine found: a bazillion parts

I could use like. . .every single part there. . .Especially the steering wheel. . .
Forum: Body
02-03-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,356
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

I think this pretty much off topic, lol but. . .anywho. . .

Yeah. . .not a fan. Good idea he wasn't going to fast, poor thing looks like it would of fell over like a wobbly old card table as soon...
Forum: History / Originality
06-12-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,166
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Bought my '89 IROC new

As for the armrests, you could glue them and clamp them down with some C-clamps. Hopefully the vinyl hasn't shrunk down from the heat too much. I was gonna do it mine, but they shrunk too much so I...
Forum: History / Originality
05-13-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,311
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Sad sight in my town....

Damn. Well, being a Pace Car is the only thing keeping that car "alive" at the moment, and probably explains why its at a pawn shop. :( Doesn't look like it has much time left though. . .
Forum: History / Originality
04-28-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 770
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: What do you find is the best repair/restore manual?

Factory service manual for 1985. :D I have a Haynes manual as well, and to me it just doesn't measure up. The Haynes manual crams 10 years worth of a Camaro in a book thats only a 1/3 of the size of...
Forum: Body
02-09-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,356
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

Geeeeeeez. regarding '85_Tribute &wwwyzzerdd's posts, man. . .classic examples of PO's that should of kept their damn hands out of the car. Do it right or don't do it at all. . .:mad:

I had the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-31-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,785
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: OUCH. New Thirdgen article...

Meh, screw him. . .:blah: He's an idiot. That's all I got to say on the matter.
Forum: Body
12-26-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,540
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: am I an idiot for buying this car? should I just give up?

Only people who believe a car is nothing more than a piece of transportation to get you from point A to point B would say your an idiot.

I wouldn't worry about how much you paid for it, but how...
Forum: History / Originality
12-13-2009, 01:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,308
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: C4C fallout

*plays Taps for the thousand Camaro's that fell to C4C* :mad:

I saw a semi-decent third gen Camaro that was C4C'd at the Stockton Pick n' Pull a few months ago. . .lot of engine work seemed to...
Forum: History / Originality
12-13-2009, 01:01 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,863
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: How rare is your car? Maybe this will answer the ??

Here's what I got when I punched in my VIN:

There are 3 1990 CAMARO RS 2 DR vehicles (0.009%) matching your exact options list. There are 3 (0.009%) with at least as many options.

I guess...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-30-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,240
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Post your "artistic" camaro shots.

Taken last weekend. Just wish my Camaro was a little bit prettier. . .
Forum: Body
09-25-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,356
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

Lots, and lots of duct tape to cover the holes that were punched or smashed into the vent ducts in the center console. . . bits of 2X4's to keep battery in place. . .And rusted 2 1/2" inch long...
Forum: Electronics
09-19-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 597
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: help needed with 91 Z@*

Yeah, your not gonna get any codes or SES light. I didn't either. 'Cause the ECM wasn't active to send them.
Forum: Electronics
09-18-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,173
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Light above HVAC controls

For some reason or another, that doesn't seem to apply with the 90-92 cars. . .The whole light assembly just snaps into place. There's no screws at all. Probably to avoid cracking plastic. I have a...
Forum: Electronics
09-18-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 597
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: help needed with 91 Z@*

Possibly the ECM has crapped out. Might wanna check that out. Had the same symptom happen to me. . .took starting fluid to start it, and would just SCREAM. max revs. If it runs long enough does it...
Forum: History / Originality
08-15-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,817
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: IROC-Z racecar poster

Ah man, seeing that cheers me up. . .even more after seeing another CFC post. :thumbsup:

Awesome artwork too. With great American drivers too- Mears, Sullivan, Unser Jr, Earnhardt, Foyt, Petty....
Forum: History / Originality
08-15-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,197
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Trade in for $4500 on a KIA?!?!

Man, this crap be pissin' me off. . .:gocrazy: People, stop posting stuff like this plz. . .:(

If I lived near that place, I'd just hop in that dumpster and start yanking parts. Blatantly, in...
Forum: History / Originality
08-02-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 899
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: I must be dreaming!! eBay auction

I want that car. . . :(
Forum: History / Originality
07-28-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,472
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Stupid Cash for Clunkers!

:mad: Next time you see that IROC, it'll be a damn Corolla. It pisses me off when a seemingly decent car gets wasted. And that Camaro looks better then mine.
Forum: History / Originality
06-21-2009, 02:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 914
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: 1989 Iroc on ebay... repaint?

According to the window sticker its well equiped (this young guys eyes are still pretty sharp :) ) it also has:

Power Disc Front & Rear brakes, Limited Slip Differential, Power Antenna, Power...
Forum: Interior
06-19-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,811
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Odd interior light question + more

lol. . . I remembered reading these threads while scrounging around Pick-N-Pull for for a replacement door from attempted theft damage. I had wondered what the gaping hole was underneath my dash was...
Forum: History / Originality
06-19-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 914
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: 1989 Iroc on ebay... repaint?

That car don't look too bad- On the outside that is. . .I think the dash looks cheesy. . . And hmmmmmm @ no picture of the engine whatsoever. . .
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-14-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,453
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: You WiLL NOT Be Able to ID This Thirdgen!

Ugh. What has been seen cannot be un-seen. :(

I'm sorry. I just don't like it.
Forum: History / Originality
06-13-2009, 02:25 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,781
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: '91 z28 convertible Indy Car

That was a probably a festival/track car used at Indy during the month of May. - That's my best guess. Check this video out . Pay close attention at :34 seconds. . .you'll see the front ends of 3...
Forum: Body
05-12-2009, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,090
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Horrible F'N Day. . .Attempted Theft

Wasn't at work- car was parked right in the driveway in front of the house. I was about to got to work when I found it. Couldn't park it in the garage, because my roommate had it filled with stuff.
Forum: Body
05-12-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,090
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Horrible F'N Day. . .Attempted Theft

This whole VATS thing got me curious. . .Apparently it was standard on all Camaro models in 1989 as well. Read from "Standard Catalog of: Camaro 1967-2002" If that book is considered accurate around...
Forum: Body
05-12-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,090
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Horrible F'N Day. . .Attempted Theft

Yes, it does indeed have airbags, which was one reason I wasn't going to mess with it. Coudn't drive it if I wanted to, because of the ignition being jammed up. It's like its locked on on the "on"...
Forum: Body
05-11-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,090
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Horrible Day. . .Attempted Theft

OK, so a few hours ago this morning I go to work and found that some bastard tried stealing my beloved RS. . .the lights, radio, turn signals were all on and the door was opened. My Camaro was...
Forum: History / Originality
05-10-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,762
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: ZR-1 ThirdGen Camaro

I like it. . .I'd take it in a heartbeat. And leave it alone.

For all those who hate it for the paintjob/wheels, its a helluva lot better than that "puzzle" car that I saw on here a while back....
Forum: History / Originality
05-09-2009, 06:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,177
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Tires? 1984 Z being painted black right now. What tires should I go with?

Yeah, think those were the ones. I don't drive like a man posessed, the ol' RS is my daily driver. . .And thanks to previous owners, it been abused enough. . . Figured those GTS's would be enough to...
Forum: History / Originality
05-08-2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,177
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Tires? 1984 Z being painted black right now. What tires should I go with?

I'd go with the BFG's. They do look great on our cars. Yeah, they're dated and all, but if your just driving it around, can't go wrong really. I would gotten them, but didn't have enough for them,...
Forum: History / Originality
03-05-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,432
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Hottest Camaro ever?

Intresting, the IROC racer only weighs 100 lbs. more than the IROC street car. . .
Forum: History / Originality
03-02-2009, 10:27 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 32,143
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Video of a BRAND NEW 1985 IROC-Z found in a trailer!!

Wow, it ended at $24,600 and it didn't even hit the reserve. . .
Is that guy hoping it'd be worth over 30 grand or something???

I knew that car would hit 5 digits. . . but really thought no more...
Forum: Interior
02-28-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,198
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Very annoying feature!

So I read your post again. . . you have 3 lights? I only have 2. . .If that's the case, I haven't a clue about that.
Forum: Interior
02-28-2009, 02:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,198
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Very annoying feature!

So the switch to turn that particular light off doesn't work???

Weird. Sounds like wiring issue or the switch broke.
Forum: Interior
02-28-2009, 02:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,353
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: High beam switch

I had the same problem. . . switch worked, but no contact.

Since I couldn't get my hands around the colum to adjust it, I just cut the eraser off the top of a pencil and cut it down enough so...
Forum: History / Originality
02-22-2009, 09:47 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 32,143
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Video of a BRAND NEW 1985 IROC-Z found in a trailer!!

It'll sell. . . Someone will buy it.

I would. Clean it up, change all the fliuds out. . . Check the engine bay *extensively*. After all, he said mice were in there- get some IROC wheels and take...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-01-2009, 04:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,776
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Nothing beats stock rims...yet!

I agree. . .IROC wheels are the sweetest.

And apparently good enough for other GM vehicles. . . Where I live there's guy with an S-10 with the later style IROC's and somebody has a Chevelle with...
Forum: History / Originality
01-24-2009, 02:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 860
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Something's not right about this Camaro

Not bad for a pace car "clone", I guess. . . the pinstipe is off, no thin red line, and the grill is supposed to black ain't it? they sprayed it blue straight across.
Forum: History / Originality
01-24-2009, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Help me choose the correct stripe color

Maybe you should reconsider getting those decals from that site. . . the decals aren't very good. Check this thread out:
...
Forum: History / Originality
01-24-2009, 02:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,414
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: Old IROC race cars.

Man, I'd so love to find one of those IROC racers someday. . . walk into some old, dank barn, and underneath a torn up tarp, find a IROC race camaro from 1986 or something. . . I don't care what...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-12-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 51,772
Posted By Guy In A 90 RS

Re: NICEST bluE...?

I'm with you on that one. I wanna do the same if I ever get enough dough to get my car repainted. My RS used to be Medium Maui Blue, but some owner before me repainted it a darker blue. :doh: I was...
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