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Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
03-17-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 155,706
Posted By janson327

Re: 82-92 CHEVY CAMARO CRYSTAL Headlights w/Adapter (Ebay seller 2004momo)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/CLEAR-H4-HOUSING-HEAD-LIGHTS-4X6-82-92-CHEVY-CAMARO-/360350343627?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e68de1cb

there is just the clear housings if you need lenses...
Forum: Electronics
03-17-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 369
Posted By janson327

HID Headlight Conversion

Question answered ;) Thanks all!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-14-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,701
Posted By janson327

Re: Mystery Eibach Lowering Springs

True enough, the numbers I gave are off the springs themselves. I guess I could always find out the hard way though and just sorta slap em on.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-14-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,701
Posted By janson327

Re: Mystery Eibach Lowering Springs

The standard pro kit springs have a number 3801.140, so these are different.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-14-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,701
Posted By janson327

Re: Mystery Eibach Lowering Springs

Ya they are a dark gunmetal colour
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-14-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,701
Posted By janson327

Mystery Eibach Lowering Springs

Hey guys,

I just found a set of Eibach springs in my garage #3801.201 and #3801.202. I can't find any information on these springs or how much they would lower my vehicle. The number is similar to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-23-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 40,392
Posted By janson327

Re: 5th Gen Wheels fit 3rd Gen Bolt Pattern?

Ok all, someone double check this final list for me but it should be all good. So using Ace's tried tested method we should be looking at the following to use 5th Gen rims:

1.5" Front spacer 5x120...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-22-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 40,392
Posted By janson327

Re: 5th Gen Wheels fit 3rd Gen Bolt Pattern?

Only way to find out is gonna have to try it. I will see if I can borrow a set of wheels for the experiment.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-25-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 187
Important/Useful : Sticky: The Best Tires?
Views: 74,284
Posted By janson327

Re: Sticky: The Best Tires?

Just switched one car over to a new set of Hurcules Raptis 245/45/R17s, I will road test the crap out of em and report back. $108.00 CAN a tire.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-12-2010, 05:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By janson327

Re: EGR Valve & CCU Return Line

Doesn't something also go into one of the valve covers on this system? Is the air breather involved as well?
Forum: Engine Swap
08-10-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By janson327

EGR Valve & CCU Return Line

Hey All,

Canadian member here. Just got pulled over by a Ministry of Transportation Cruiser today and they told me that my engine was lacking an EGR valve and CCU return Line. Apparently this is a...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-09-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,055
Posted By janson327

Re: UMI Performance

At first I thought it might be something loose or broken, but on inspection everything seems intact. Its gonna go in for a swap next week anyway so if there are problems it will show up then.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-09-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,055
Posted By janson327

Re: UMI Performance

I rephrased what I said. Its just a tiny bump noise when I tromp it from the mount inside the clamshell. Its a little noise, nothing big.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-09-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,055
Posted By janson327

Re: UMI Performance

I have a 700R4 crossmember as well from UMI installed. Great piece of kit, and felt the difference. I must admit though it took me a little while to get used to the bump noise of the torque arm...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,128
Posted By janson327

Re: Wonder Bar on an 82 Z28?

Thats what I thought too Stephen, but the used one I had wouldn't fit. I have a 82 from the first lot to come off the line. It was a pre-order way back in the day lol.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,128
Posted By janson327

Re: Wonder Bar on an 82 Z28?

Well that was pretty easy lol. Thanks for the link James!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,128
Posted By janson327

Wonder Bar on an 82 Z28?

Hey all,

is there a way to get a wonder bar onto an 82 Z28? Do I just use a stock set-up from a later year car or is there more to it then that? What all has to change to get one on there?
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By janson327

Re: Binding issues?

Hi Ryan,

I actually ordered the single adjustable's a little while back from you folks, great product, look forward to getting them on the car. I just wondered why they were essential for the most...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 883
Posted By janson327

Re: Super n00b shock/strut question

Stephen, thats all I did my springs for, they worked, just wanted some new fancy ones. Its your baby you have to treat it!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,515
Posted By janson327

re: 82-92 camaro bolt in roll cage?

Sub Frame Connectors will be your best bet, along with new LCAs and Panhard Rod and even a torque arm if you really go nuts. The stiffness increase in a street track ride by these parts is noticable...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 883
Posted By janson327

Re: Super n00b shock/strut question

Old springs are fine, but they do sag after awhile. Those are up to you. I replaced mine, but they were 20 years old before I did. Usually the price is for an assembly of one or the other. When in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By janson327

Binding issues?

Hey all,

why is it that you can buy a non-adjustable set of LCAs and Panhard rod for a stock rear end with no issue, but the moment you put a Ford 9" in they talk about potential binding issues?...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-04-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 354
Posted By janson327

Re: light tan plastics

I have an 82 Z28 with the tan/camel plastics on the interior. I am looking for a black set.
Forum: Interior
08-04-2010, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By janson327

Re: 1982 Z28 Headliner Swap and Door Trim Panel help.

Hey Dan,

would your store happen to have them? I live North of Toronto and there are very few well stocked stores up here. Most look at me like I have two heads when I ask for things like that.
...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-03-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 233
Posted By janson327

Wanted: Black Plastic Interior Trim Panels 82

Hey all,

I am looking for a complete set of Black Plastic Trim Panels for the passenger area of a 1982 Z28 (Hard Top). I don't want any parts with cracks or other problems.

So anything for the...
Forum: Interior
08-03-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By janson327

Re: I'm Just Bragging

That is a good deal, go for it. :iagree:
Forum: Interior
08-03-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By janson327

Re: I'm Just Bragging

Hmm, so 4th gen seats bolt right in do they? Any seatbelt issues or anything of that nature?
Forum: Interior
08-03-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By janson327

1982 Z28 Headliner Swap and Door Trim Panel help.

Hello All,

I have an 82 Z28 (Hardtop) that needs a new headliner. I tried to get the old one out of the vehicle but I could not for the life of me get the plastic seatblet clips off or remove the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-03-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,196
Posted By janson327

Re: How many guys rollin on 17's???

I hear ya. Either way I hated them at first but I got them with tires stuck to them for about $300 so I couldn't bitch. Now that they have been on the car I grew to like them more, although the tires...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-03-2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,196
Posted By janson327

Re: How many guys rollin on 17's???

They are definatly ROH wheels, but they are essentially deeper inset copies of Impala wheels for sure. But they bolted right on my stock hubs with no worries.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-03-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,196
Posted By janson327

Re: How many guys rollin on 17's???

17x8.5s here. Old ROH type, not sure what type.

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Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-03-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 187
Important/Useful : Sticky: The Best Tires?
Views: 74,284
Posted By janson327

Re: Sticky: The Best Tires?

I run a set of Federal 595's on both of my Z28s. One has 17" wheels with 235/45/R17 (a little small but great hookup) and the other has 245/40/R18's.

Bot vehicles handle very well in dry and wet...
Forum: Electronics
03-08-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By janson327

Re: Battery Issue

Just thought I would ask here in case there was any hints and tips. Got it all done today and she is running like a charm.

Thanks all!
Forum: Electronics
03-07-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By janson327

Re: Battery Issue

Fair enough, I will cut the terminal ends off and remove then take out the battery. Its safer that way. :goodidea:

I will see if I can buy some replacment terminal ends first, so I can just put...
Forum: Electronics
03-07-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By janson327

Battery Issue

Hey all,

have an 83 Z28, and my battery terminals have basically glued themselves to the battery, they won't budge even with Vice Grips, and I have now stripped the negative terminal bolt so bad...
Forum: Body
02-09-2010, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 574
Posted By janson327

Saggy Doors Question

Hey all,

my 83' Z28's doors have sagged something aweful over the last 4 years or so. Will the product below fix my door or just prevent it from happening with a new hinge set? :hmmm:
...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
02-05-2010, 01:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 241
Posted By janson327

Want Black seats and belts, wheels (Toronto Area)

Hey all,

Looking for any of the items on my list below, will consider trades as well.

Full set of BLACK buckets in Leather/Cloth/Vinyl in good condition. Can be from a 3rd or 4th Gen as long as...
Forum: Body
01-10-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,540
Posted By janson327

85+ Z28 Ground Effects fit my 82 Z28?

Hey all,

just as the thread title asks. Will the 85+ Z28/Iroc Ground effects especially the front piece fit my 82 Z28?

:lookhere:
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-13-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 38,199
Posted By janson327

Re: Whats the largest rim that will fit a 3rd gen?

Well I have an 82 with a Ford 9" rear as well. This is why I was looking at 5th gen Camaro wheels. I think I can get a set of them on the rear without spacers, however the fronts would require some.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-11-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,141
Posted By janson327

Re: Which Subframe connectors?

I ended up with a square tube set of bolt/weld on no floor mod connectors from Hotchkis. I definatly felt the difference in handling right away, with no regrets about my purchase. Seems the rest of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-11-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By janson327

Re: Another happy UMI customer.

I just got my UMI Panhard bar and LCA combo (Unadjustable) types, for my stock ride hight 83 Z28, I have to wait for spring to roll around to install them though :( I was considering lowering the car...
Forum: Interior
12-10-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 545
Important/Useful : Seatbelt Recall
Views: 95,703
Posted By janson327

Re: Seatbelt Recall

So this is why my seatbelts in my 83 don't retract :thanks: guess I will take that into GM and get it fixed.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-08-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 40,392
Posted By janson327

Re: 5th Gen Wheels fit 3rd Gen Bolt Pattern?

For the experiment we are talking 20" wheels, 20x8 front, 20x9 rear on a stock hight/axle 3rd gen vehicle.
General Exclaim UHP 225/35/R20s tires for the front and bigger 265/30/R20s for the rear....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-08-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 40,392
Posted By janson327

Re: 5th Gen Wheels fit 3rd Gen Bolt Pattern?

DBLTKE: That one in the photo looks like one of the optional 22" wheels avaialable to the SS package. Really should be a truck tire lol!

In regards to rubbing, thats why you have to use a lower...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-08-2009, 01:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 40,392
Posted By janson327

Re: 5th Gen Wheels fit 3rd Gen Bolt Pattern?

Well as it stands currently I am running 17s with 245 tires, I used to run 235s on 15s with no issues either. I am not doing any serious things with the car other then daily driving, and I want a...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-07-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 40,392
Posted By janson327

Re: 5th Gen Wheels fit 3rd Gen Bolt Pattern?

Next up is can we get them to fit and work without rub with a car that is 1" lower... Tires at 235/35/20 are very low-pro, but measure up to be only .4" higher then a stock 235/60/R15 combo.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-07-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 548
Posted By janson327

83 Z28 stock 10 bolt rear hub diameter?

Hey all,

looking for some new wheels but I am wondering first what the diameter of the hub is on a stock 10 bolt rear? I assume that if you use spacers the need for this measurment becomes...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-07-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 40,392
Posted By janson327

Re: 5th Gen Wheels fit 3rd Gen Bolt Pattern?

Well after further thought, if you put spacers on the rims, which they will require anyway, you eliminate the hub fitting directly into the gap anyway. Basically these will be like fitting some...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-07-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 40,392
Posted By janson327

Re: 5th Gen Wheels fit 3rd Gen Bolt Pattern?

Got some 5th gen wheels measured. The Front are 5 3/4 from flange to outside edge of rear of rim and rear are 6 5/8 However The bolt pattern looks correct 5 on 4 3/4 but the center hole for...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-07-2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 38,199
Posted By janson327

Re: Whats the largest rim that will fit a 3rd gen?

I have had stock P235/60/R15s, P245/45/R17s, and I am gonna assume as long as the math lines up with whatever size you put on, they will work as long as bachspacing is good.

It looks like...
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