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Forum: Body
07-13-2002, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By Mirsiro427

These are painted silver with clearcoat. They...

These are painted silver with clearcoat. They were on my 2,000 original mile IROC when I bought it two years ago. I have no idea why the original owner painted them silver on a car he was planning to...
Forum: Body
07-12-2002, 10:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By Mirsiro427

Hey, Mark A Shields...

Do you still need hood louvers?
Forum: Body
07-01-2002, 10:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,425
Posted By Mirsiro427

I agree that the daytona hood looks pretty bad....

I agree that the daytona hood looks pretty bad. It doesn't take the styling of the rest of the car into consideration. It simply looks out of place.

If there were a Camaro in the movie Corvette...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-29-2002, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By Mirsiro427

Sounds to me like he didn't fix the crack...

Sounds to me like he didn't fix the crack properly. Had he welded and stress-relieved the area correctly, it shouldn't have come back so quickly.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-29-2002, 02:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 837
Posted By Mirsiro427

If you want to try something different with your...

If you want to try something different with your tail lights, try painting the grid (and the inner-most section that is black) the same color as the car. That gives it a different look without...
Forum: History / Originality
06-27-2002, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 628
Posted By Mirsiro427

A slight diversion from the topic

I think it'd be cool if we had a spell check feature on the board.:p
Forum: History / Originality
06-12-2002, 09:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,414
Posted By Mirsiro427

Actually the Berlinetta wasn't the lower line...

Actually the Berlinetta wasn't the lower line Camaro. It was the luxury-techno gee whiz model. It actually cost about the same as a Z28. The Sport Coupe was the base model in the years that the...
Forum: History / Originality
06-09-2002, 02:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,060
Posted By Mirsiro427

It's amazing how many IROC's were stored away....

It's amazing how many IROC's were stored away. There's my old '85, which had 2,500 miles on it when I sold it, there's Chet's '86, which has a few more miles than the one I had, but looks so much...
Forum: History / Originality
06-07-2002, 07:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 961
Posted By Mirsiro427

Are you telling NEEDforSpeed nope, or are you...

Are you telling NEEDforSpeed nope, or are you telling me that the early production 1985 IROC's were not built in 1984. I assume the latter is correct since you said IROC-Z's "came out" in '85. As...
Forum: History / Originality
06-06-2002, 11:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 961
Posted By Mirsiro427

There were no '84 IROC's. Just as it happens...

There were no '84 IROC's. Just as it happens every model year, the early '85 IROC's were built in 1984, but they were most certainly '85 models.
Forum: History / Originality
05-27-2002, 02:25 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,468
Posted By Mirsiro427

In my earlier post (Matt427), I think my last...

In my earlier post (Matt427), I think my last question about non-standard paint colors made everybody forget about the first question I had asked. I'd still like to know where the Z03 paint...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-15-2002, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 832
Posted By Mirsiro427

If that guy added up all his receipts and tacked...

If that guy added up all his receipts and tacked on an extra 20% for labor, he still wouldn't be anywhere near $15,000. I think this is what is known as wishful thinking.
Forum: History / Originality
05-15-2002, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,681
Posted By Mirsiro427

You have what is known as the double-pointer...

You have what is known as the double-pointer speedometer. 1984 was the last year it was used, and I'm pretty sure the mysterious E9Z doesn't have anything to do with the ol' "double pointer".
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-13-2002, 11:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,601
Posted By Mirsiro427

I'm goin' with the '59 Caddy theory. Slap a...

I'm goin' with the '59 Caddy theory. Slap a couple of bullet taillights on there and you may have something!:D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-13-2002, 08:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,073
Posted By Mirsiro427

Hey Tim, I see you on Jonesboro Rd. at least once...

Hey Tim, I see you on Jonesboro Rd. at least once or twice a week on your way to work. I'm not sure which of the twins you drive to work most often, but it looks pretty good. Next time I see ya, I'll...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-13-2002, 07:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 641
Posted By Mirsiro427

You're joking right? You don't really believe...

You're joking right? You don't really believe it's okay to drink and drive as long as you don't call attention to yourself, do you?:confused:
Forum: History / Originality
05-10-2002, 11:46 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 19,112
Posted By Mirsiro427

Like you said, it may contact something when the...

Like you said, it may contact something when the suspension is at full travel, or it could also just be that the hose is a generic GM parts-bin item used on several models,and on some cars the rings...
Forum: History / Originality
05-10-2002, 06:57 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 19,112
Posted By Mirsiro427

The rubber rings on the brake lines are for...

The rubber rings on the brake lines are for abrasion resistance. The idea is that if the hose were to rub on the car, the rings would wear instead of the jacket on the hose.
Forum: Body
05-10-2002, 06:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,121
Posted By Mirsiro427

Yood think a guy hoo bilds and manetanes websites...

Yood think a guy hoo bilds and manetanes websites wood be a bedder spellar.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-08-2002, 09:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,834
Posted By Mirsiro427

That big thing in the middle of the hood is...

That big thing in the middle of the hood is actually part of the hood? I thought somebody flipped and crashed a jet-ski on the guy's hood.:D

EDIT: I just went back and looked at 12 sec GTA's...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-07-2002, 08:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,256
Posted By Mirsiro427

Holy cow! I can't imagine it looking worse than...

Holy cow! I can't imagine it looking worse than it does in those pictures. When you consider that the entire body forward of the rear axel was distorted beyond repair, it's amazing that you're here...
Forum: History / Originality
05-07-2002, 06:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,520
Posted By Mirsiro427

They're only original once. Restored is nice, but...

They're only original once. Restored is nice, but it just isn't the same. You really ought to consider a different daily driver.

BTW, $5,000 for a car with 5,000 original miles seems too good to...
Forum: History / Originality
05-07-2002, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 697
Posted By Mirsiro427

Jim, My old '85 had a satin finish on the...

Jim,
My old '85 had a satin finish on the grill.

Matt
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-07-2002, 05:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,894
Posted By Mirsiro427

I just wanted to give kudos to Zepher for both...

I just wanted to give kudos to Zepher for both his hard work and dedication to his project, but more importantly, he deserves credit for not responding in kind to comments like this;


Isn't this...
Forum: History / Originality
05-06-2002, 07:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By Mirsiro427

The number of yellow '87 IROC's is between 1 and...

The number of yellow '87 IROC's is between 1 and about 3,000. ;)

GM kept records of how many cars were painted what color, but the records are not detailed as to how many Z28s, IROCs, LTs, or...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-06-2002, 07:06 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,624
Posted By Mirsiro427

I'm curious, what do the taillights look like...

I'm curious, what do the taillights look like when the brake lights are not on? Do you achieve the brightness of the brake lights with brighter LED's or do you use the same type, but more of them? I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-02-2002, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By Mirsiro427

About thirteen years ago I had a '78 Monte Carlo...

About thirteen years ago I had a '78 Monte Carlo with a unmodified 305 (factory rated at 140hp) that did the same thing to the plate. It didn't actually separate into two pieces though, the center...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-30-2002, 05:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,174
Posted By Mirsiro427

Gee whiz, I posted this picture a couple of weeks...

Gee whiz, I posted this picture a couple of weeks ago and I got jumped like a two-dollar hooker on payday, and then the thread got locked to prevent the forthcoming flames I was certain to receive. ...
Forum: History / Originality
04-29-2002, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By Mirsiro427

You're looking for a label that is similar to...

You're looking for a label that is similar to this;

http://abacus.sj.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_37575b81ebe399e663234f8bb5/i-6_B_L.JPG
Forum: History / Originality
04-29-2002, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 973
Posted By Mirsiro427

Just to add my $.02, my black '85 IROC definitely...

Just to add my $.02, my black '85 IROC definitely had the satin black headlamp buckets.
Forum: History / Originality
04-29-2002, 09:07 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 19,112
Posted By Mirsiro427

I wish you could have bought it too Jim, but the...

I wish you could have bought it too Jim, but the new owner seems to appreciate the car for it's significance. I have to disagree with you though about Chet's car being as nice as the one I just sold....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-29-2002, 05:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,882
Posted By Mirsiro427

Just as Ions91Z28 stated, the "California IROC"...

Just as Ions91Z28 stated, the "California IROC" did in fact come that way. I think it was in Michael Lamm's(sp?) third gen book that I first read about these cars. The story went something like this;...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-29-2002, 04:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 716
Posted By Mirsiro427

I don't see how the descriptions contradict...

I don't see how the descriptions contradict themselves, did you mean to say they contradict each other? :confused:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-26-2002, 10:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,820
Posted By Mirsiro427

Cool, an albino IROC. I believe that's the first...

Cool, an albino IROC. I believe that's the first one I've ever seen.:cool:
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2002, 09:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,266
Posted By Mirsiro427

Mike, I think what you've got so far is pretty...

Mike, I think what you've got so far is pretty good. For now I can't see a need to work so hard to get it exactly correct. I think a lot of people whose cars are missing the SPID would buy a...
Forum: History / Originality
04-25-2002, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By Mirsiro427

You hit the nail on the head! I can't speak for...

You hit the nail on the head! I can't speak for everyone, but I don't always remember stuff after hearing it just once. It's nice for certain things to come up on a regular basis.

Now, having said...
Forum: History / Originality
04-25-2002, 07:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By Mirsiro427

How dare you come into this message board and ask...

How dare you come into this message board and ask a question about your car without having first read every thread ever posted that contains the keyword "GTA".


BTW, that was my weak stab at...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-25-2002, 05:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,426
Posted By Mirsiro427

Re: decals...

I got mine two years ago. I found them in the GM high performance parts catalog. The set is listed in the windshield banner section, and it only says something like "Camaro, block letter, silver. W/S...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-23-2002, 10:28 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,423
Posted By Mirsiro427

'Tis true, it's just that the blisters are larger...

'Tis true, it's just that the blisters are larger than the louvers, and they fit over the raised edge of the louver pockets, so it looks like they're mounted on a flat hood.


As for all these...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-23-2002, 04:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,426
Posted By Mirsiro427

The windshield and hatch decals were a dealer...

The windshield and hatch decals were a dealer installed option, and I have a promo card that states that fact (for '85 at least), so I don't think they'd consider that a modification...or would...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-22-2002, 11:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,426
Posted By Mirsiro427

Hey Scott, I noticed you didn't have the "CAMARO"...

Hey Scott, I noticed you didn't have the "CAMARO" banner on the hatch. When I got mine for the '85 I recently sold, it had both decals in the set. Do you just not like the way the decal looks on the...
Forum: History / Originality
04-19-2002, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,266
Posted By Mirsiro427

The label in my old IROC was just a plain paper...

The label in my old IROC was just a plain paper label, with a clear protective layer over it. You can see the edge of it, where it overlaps the label onto the black plastic.
Forum: History / Originality
04-19-2002, 09:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,266
Posted By Mirsiro427

Label from the '85 IROC I sold a couple of months...

Label from the '85 IROC I sold a couple of months ago;

http://abacus.sj.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_37575b81ebe399e663234f8bb5/i-6_B_L.JPG
Forum: History / Originality
04-18-2002, 04:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,971
Posted By Mirsiro427

Hey, my dad had a '32 Whistlefart...but his was a...

Hey, my dad had a '32 Whistlefart...but his was a three-and-a-half cylinder model. It was a great car!;) :D
Forum: History / Originality
04-17-2002, 10:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,810
Posted By Mirsiro427

You are correct Mike. Since the term was used in...

You are correct Mike. Since the term was used in relation to the quality of a car related item, I assumed we were referring to the car show, which does use the French spelling and pronunciation.
...
Forum: History / Originality
04-17-2002, 07:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,810
Posted By Mirsiro427

I offer the following information as just that;...

I offer the following information as just that; information. I'm not slamming anyone for bad spelling, so no flames please.

I think you guys mean concours, not concourse; as in "concours...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-15-2002, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By Mirsiro427

Ok, my mistake. I guess you guys are having...

Ok, my mistake. I guess you guys are having trouble seeing the joking nature of my post. As we all know, our third gen cars (especially Camaro's) have a stigma attached to them as being the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-15-2002, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By Mirsiro427

I'll assume you meant to type "Who are you to...

I'll assume you meant to type "Who are you to judge other people", to which I reply; I am not judging a person at all, the picture is of a car, not a person.

But aren't you judging me by calling...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-15-2002, 04:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By Mirsiro427

Oh no; not another one!

Well fellas, I hate to be the one to show you this, but the stereotype continues.

http://www.mattmersereau.homestead.com/files/trailerpark_camaro.jpg

This one is a classic example: the dented...
Forum: History / Originality
04-12-2002, 05:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 806
Posted By Mirsiro427

Jason, First let me say that I hope you're not...

Jason,
First let me say that I hope you're not getting ticked off with me over this discussion. Your liberal use of exclamation points leads me to think you might be getting angry with me, and...
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