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Forum: Pacific Region
10-28-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,013
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Hawaiian Island Camaros Car Club

I know I have not been very active lately, but this sounds like a good idea to me. I was interested in joining this club years ago but then it kind of died. I think we need a good club on the island...
Forum: Pacific Region
09-05-2008, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,809
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Getting out of the game ...

I'm sad to say but I am officially throwing in the towel and getting out of the hot-rodding game. I'm going back to UH, selling my house, and moving to a place in town with no garage. I have been...
Forum: Pacific Region
09-05-2008, 06:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,557
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Pot Luck BBQ?!?!?!

You guys are crazy ... no wait .... I'm crazy ... yeah .... anyway, I'm down for a BBQ but it looks like we are having problems with a schedule. Here are the upcoming HICN (hawaii independent cruise...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-16-2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 32,449
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Third Gen Drift Car?

You can do it, listen to soultron, he's got it right. Side note, T56 w/ Spec Sg3 clutch, and 10 bolt with T2R and 4.10's is a proven drift combination. This is what I'm running on the 84 (car in sig)...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-29-2007, 07:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,359
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: I need a few pics of Green Fbodys...

http://www.powerslideways.com/misc-images/CrazyHDrift-NewLook.jpg
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-03-2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 915
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: where to get torque arm mount - GM dealer a no go

I feel your pain, I ran into similar problems when doing a TH350 swap one time, got me so frusturated I just busted out the drill and made the damn bracket fit. There are three different types of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-02-2007, 05:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 365
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Please help with attaching D.S to rear!!!!

I hope you found all those pins, you can put them back in (they line the walls) and slap the caps back on. Its happened to me before and it worked fine after *shrug* As far as the bolts, did they...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-02-2007, 04:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 555
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Help - lowered car isn't lower up front

Another possibility (though rare) could be the spring improperly seated up in the k-member pocket causing a coil to get caught on that ridge and bind.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-02-2007, 04:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Too much play in steering

The way to test this is to put the car in the air on jackstands, turn the ignition to on (but leave the car off) and have someone turn the steering back and fourth enough to cause slight movement of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-02-2007, 04:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Broken spring and lowering by coil cutting suggestions please.

I think the fact that the spring was broken is a sign of fatigue. The spring will probably break again. So I would say use them to practice cutting good, and buy a new set to cut to run in the car...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-02-2007, 04:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,004
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: lowering springs/ dangerously excessive suspension travel

The only time I've ever had a problem with the shorter springs un-seating themselves from the suspension unloading was when going to one of the local dyno places. Need to reverse up a very steep...
Forum: Pacific Region
07-01-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 828
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Parting out 88 Camaro RS

Car is currently complete and running but its a V6 with a rust problem. We're taking all the 5 speed parts but the rest of the car is ready to be sold, and prices will be cheap. Exterior is the...
Forum: Pacific Region
07-01-2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Sup everybody...

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/car/363954632.html

Check em out and if its good call me up to get all the fuses or bodyparts or whatever else is needed. Thing is advertised as a RS with a 350...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-20-2007, 04:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: front bumper mod : opinions

If you are really worried about the GFX vibrating at higher speeds you might need to make some sort of reinforcements. But when I hacked up one of my front bumpers from a parts car for Intercooler...
Forum: Fabrication
06-20-2007, 03:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,149
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Wooden ramps... Work great!!

I don't want to knock anyones ideas but it seems like more work than its worth to get a lowered car in the air. I don't think its ever impossible to get a jack under the car, but I guess it depends...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-30-2007, 01:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 937
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Spend the money on tubular, or rebuild the stock a-arms? Opinions

Here is my take: If you got some money burning a hole in your pocket then go for it. If you want bang for the buck rebuild the stock ones.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-30-2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: J&M strut mounts and Tokico Illuminas....Help

I think if you cut/shave the stock boot the right way you can make it work but I got lazy and just tossed the boots and I run em with no boots. I clean them often...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-28-2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 595
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Hitting bumps HARD

From what you describe it sounds like the suspension needs work. My guess would be that some bushings are shot. You can visually inspect them as best as possible, but this kind of thing is kind of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-28-2007, 04:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 715
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: My ride is too low..Help

Are you still running the 3rd gen wheels on the rear with the 4th gen rear? If so then that probably contributing to the contact because the tire will be really close to the fender. When guys swap in...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-28-2007, 04:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,170
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: quick video of my car doing a burnout.

Sorry but all my video is zipped to prevent streaming. I host alot of video and I don't want people hotlinking video streams, it eats up too much bandwidth. If its too much trouble to download and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-27-2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,170
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: quick video of my car doing a burnout.

All this burnout action going on I guess I gotta post one of mine too (hehe). Here is a random burnout in my 89 IROC-Z, stock L98 w/ borla exhaust, but the car was setup to drift so burning out was...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-27-2007, 05:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,261
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: (Axoid, Zepher, and crazyHawaiian) autocross help needed

If you don't care about classes and you just want to have fun then you can do any mods you want. If that is the case then I would go out stock first and get some seat time so you can get a feel for...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-22-2007, 02:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,609
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Forged 383 Short Block

0 miles? Got receipts?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-22-2007, 02:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 944
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: cheap strut/shock option

For me the cheap option is Tokico HP's or sometimes called Tokico Blues. You can get them from some guys on Ebay for like $250 all 4 or sometimes even cheaper. I've used these on lots of daily driver...
Forum: Pacific Region
05-10-2007, 04:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,087
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Yo guys help me out!

Oops kind of late but PM sent. I need to check these forums more often!!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-10-2007, 04:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Tire Shredding

Replace the rear shocks with something good (like Koni for example). If that dosn't fix the problem then you might need to replace the rear springs as the rate may be too soft for the ride height...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-07-2007, 06:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,708
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Need Pics of your Wheels 18s,19s and 20s only

If I remember correctly there is a black Firebird somewhere in Europe/Asia with a twin turbo 502 that can do rolling burnouts on 20's, anything is possible and the "best" thing is always what the...
Forum: Pacific Region
05-06-2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 589
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

TPI Intake for $125

Selling the Tuned Port Injection (TPI) Intake off a 1991 Camaro Z28. This comes with the Base Intake Manifold, both Runners, the Plennum box, the twin 48mm Throttle Body, The Fuel Rail, 8 (eight)...
Forum: Pacific Region
05-06-2007, 02:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,087
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Yo guys help me out!

I have a drivers side door if you want to come and pick it up...

If not let me know before junking it, I want to check it out...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-04-2007, 05:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,856
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: 500lbsft of torque and I can NOT get this thing to hook up. Any suggestions?

Don't take this the wrong way, not saying anything bad, but you might want to consider more work on throttle/clutch control during the launch. When you got alot of power like you and you're launching...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-02-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,141
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Pic(s) of the Gangreen 89 IROC Drift Project

Yeah Domestic Drifters Unite!!

I am sad to admit that I have not even installed the GForce T5 yet. I saved up for so long to buy it and now its just been sitting for like 6/8 months. There have...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-02-2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 729
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Posi or Limited-Slip

Nah, Limited Slip and Posi (Positraction) are the same thing. What your friend describes as a Posi that "hops" would actually be a locked rearend with a spool or something. If it has Limited Slip (or...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-02-2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Several suspension and chassis questions.

It sounds like you're on the right track, the companies you've listed seem to be the best known, most used companies. But as far as what bushings to choose, I think it depends on the application and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-01-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,760
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: the new ride..

Hehehe I wasn't saying anything bad, just poking fun at Dan (rwdtech). I was asking because I lost track after the Vert, haven't been on this forum in a while. I know how hard it can be when doing...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2007, 05:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: What is a B&M shifter??

Depends on which one you're talking about, some of them have a ratchet shifter, so you can change gears up or down without having to press any buttons (just mash it).

What do you mean by act like...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-30-2007, 05:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Help me choose a sticky tire! PLEASE!

What kind of sticky are you looking for? Dragracing off the line traction or roadracing lateral/transition traction? Gonna be used on the street or track only? And also, what size wheels will you be...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-30-2007, 05:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,760
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: the new ride..

I'm not looking for attention but I am curious, how many 3rd gen projects are you doing at the same time?
Forum: Pacific Region
04-12-2007, 04:33 AM
Replies: 11
hey
Views: 844
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: hey

I replied to your PM about tires. I work on base but last time I tried to get in the J/Y by myself they gave me a hard time. Need a Military ID, my ID does not have enough mana. So if you can get...
Forum: Pacific Region
04-12-2007, 04:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,087
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: Yo guys help me out!

Do you need the whole door or just the mirror? Don't scrap it. I'll check if I have an extra drivers side door (I know I got pass side doors but dunno bout driver side).

On a side note if anyone...
Forum: Mid-West Region
04-06-2007, 12:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 18,700
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Re: anyone know about drifting lessons?

You don't need alot of money to drift and you don't need snow to drift. All you need is a car you don't mind abusing, some tires, and the will/confidence to get it done. As an example, here's two...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-14-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,038
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

You could drop the front 2 inches and keep the...

You could drop the front 2 inches and keep the same ride quality you have now if you were able to find a set of drop spindles. But they've been discontinued for a while, gotta find em used unless...
Forum: Pacific Region
02-14-2007, 06:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,065
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

I'll tell him to check this thread next time I...

I'll tell him to check this thread next time I see him. We were crusing around the other day causing a ruckus in the Camaroku. His 92 is being parted out because of rust. There are alot of good...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-10-2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,141
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Just to give an update on this project, finally...

Just to give an update on this project, finally getting the drivetrain worked out. The plans kind of changed, ended up buying a motor from someone here locally, its a 355ci 010 block with 11:1...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-10-2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,665
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

What I was trying to say is it might be...

What I was trying to say is it might be worthwhile for him to also find out what offset those wheels have before spending money on anything. I understand the offset is included in the backspacing...
Forum: TPI
02-09-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,137
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Thanks for the replies guys. I tried to find the...

Thanks for the replies guys. I tried to find the earlier style Base both locally and E-bay, so far no luck (outbid twice on Ebay). I do have an extra 87+ base so lately I've been considering just...
Forum: Body
02-09-2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,385
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Hard to tell from pictures but yeah very possible...

Hard to tell from pictures but yeah very possible thats the SMC hood. Mine did not have functional flaps, so I just cut out the vents completely before painting. The possibility of the hood...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-09-2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

I have not measured anything but when I put a...

I have not measured anything but when I put a Strut Tower Bar for a TPI setup on my 89 IROC-Z, the Crossfire Hood would not clear it while the stock IROC-Z hood would. Its possible adjustments needed...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-04-2007, 02:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

I got really interested in autocross a few months...

I got really interested in autocross a few months ago, our local track closed last year and autocross was the only form of legal racing here locally. After looking into it I quickly found most of the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-04-2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

Does the 82 have power steering or manual...

Does the 82 have power steering or manual steering?
Forum: Interior
02-04-2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,060
Posted By CrazyHawaiian

In my opinion the best bet is to find someone...

In my opinion the best bet is to find someone parting out a 90-92 Camaro and buy the entire used column from the steering wheel to the steering box connector and most importantly, get the matching...
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