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Forum: Interior
04-18-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,307
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Sound deadener- how much for full interior

Overall?
I'm very pleased with the product, just don't expect quiet as a Cadillac and you'll be happy also. The 20 sheets covered from the firewall to the over the axle area in mine. I did not do...
Forum: Interior
04-18-2015, 03:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,307
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Sound deadener- how much for full interior

I used Hush Mat and I'm very pleased with the results.
It gives you twenty (20) 12"x23" Ultra Damping Pads (39 sq. ft.)
See photos for coverage.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-17-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,707
Posted By sunbitz

Barbasol Shaving Cream

BADNBLK (a member on here) has a posting on here where he used Barbasol Shaving Cream as a cleaner for his interior.
I could not believe the results he got, so I wanted to test it on my 23 year old...
Forum: Convertibles
05-17-2014, 06:13 AM
Replies: 620
Views: 64,420
Posted By sunbitz

Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert

I have to give a shout out and some credit to BADNBLK!
I did the Barbasol trick and could not believe the results!!
Before and after pictures of my one rear seat bottom.
The brown spots are rust...
Forum: Convertibles
05-10-2014, 08:03 AM
Replies: 620
Views: 64,420
Posted By sunbitz

Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert

I just came across this thread today and I must say.... what an amazing transformation!
I gotta try the Barbasol trick after seeing the results on here!
I've been looking for weeks trying to find a...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-12-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By sunbitz

Re: What is going on at Hawks?

I am having the same experience with Hawks as well.
Placed an order several days ago and heard NOTHING from them.
They did not charge my credit card, but now I'm stuck waiting on them for a reply....
Forum: Brakes
04-13-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,109
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Powder Coated Brake drums?

Makes sense now that you mention it.
So that will be the base paint for my suspension.
Right now... it will be the KYB silver.
Thinking about getting the drums coated in silver and the springs...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Good choice?.. Bad Choice?

Hmm... something to consider then. Thanks!
Forum: Brakes
04-13-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,109
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Powder Coated Brake drums?

Again, Thanks for all the info. I really appreciate it.
I have Torq Thrust II rims and they show everything.
I wanna spruce up that area of my ride.
Just talking with you tonight has opened up a...
Forum: Brakes
04-13-2010, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,109
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Powder Coated Brake drums?

Thanks for the tips and info.
I'd still like to do business with you though at this point.
I tried. :)
I knew of a shop locally years ago that did powder coating. I'll have to see if they are...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2010, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Good choice?.. Bad Choice?

I thought about those, but... never heard anything on how easy are they to adjust.
They seem like a PITA.
I had air shocks on a car 20 years ago and they were nice.
Simple... take air out or add...
Forum: Brakes
04-13-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,109
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Powder Coated Brake drums?

Wow!
I work in construction and wish I was backed up for a month!
Maybe I should change professions.
Well, I tried. :) And thanks for being honest.
I'll try to find some shops in the Socal area....
Forum: Brakes
04-13-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,109
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Powder Coated Brake drums?

Bummer! I have a UPS account # and could send ya return shipping lables in the box if that helps.
What if I made it a package deal? Shocks, struts, coil springs and drums?
No more than two colors...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Good choice?.. Bad Choice?

The price is what got my attention as well. And a lot of people on here seem to be happy with the product. Thanks for the feedback.
Forum: Brakes
04-13-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,109
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Powder Coated Brake drums?

$60 to $80 bucks? Wow!
I didn't realize it would be that cheap for a pair!
I was thinking higher than that.
I saved your website.
Thanks! And I think I might be doing business with you soon, if...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By sunbitz

Good choice?.. Bad Choice?

I've got almost 170k on my daily driver and the shocks are SHOT!
I'm talking hitting bump stops shot!
After doing some searching and reading on here.....
With my budget I'm all but sold on going...
Forum: Brakes
04-13-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,109
Posted By sunbitz

Powder Coated Brake drums?

Does anyone make them?
The body shop years ago painted my brake drums with Engine paint and it's really held up well. But I think it's time for new drums on the car.

I did a search on here and on...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-04-2009, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Got spotted thread

Same body same style....
Just put the juice in this one!
Tell me you would not buy one.
Ragtop camaro with 350 horses under the hood off the show room floor?
I'd buy!
Forum: Southern California Area
12-04-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By sunbitz

Got spotted thread

Ever notice as you are driving your camaro and you get spotted by other drivers or passengers?
I get it all the time.
The "Oh LOOK" A vert! :eek:
Was that real?
I love it!
The reactions I get...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-03-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,662
Posted By sunbitz

Re: when ricers cry..

I mainly have people race me in their SUV's!
Maybe it's because I look old. :)
Mainly on the freeway... of course.
I'm doing 80 and they come up beside me.
I look at them, return the smile, and...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-03-2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By sunbitz

Re: SoCal happenings

Reason I ask....
Remember when Pappa John's gave out free pizza to Camaro owners?
I went and got my free pie. :)

While I was there..
I was telling everyone there about this site.
And a lady...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-03-2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By sunbitz

SoCal happenings

I've been on here for years, but not a true follower.
Are there any clubs I can get involved with in the high desert area?

I've seen a few very clean camaros up here, but wonder if there is a...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-03-2009, 10:46 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 35,987
Posted By sunbitz

Re: spotted fbody thread

Spotted a nice black RS on Sierra Hwy heading south from Edwards AFB a few weeks ago.
Ever notice how many people spot you?
I get finger points all the time from oncoming traffic.
Had a customer...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-03-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Original replacement center caps

Back when I had stock rims... those center caps were hard to find.
That was over 5 years ago.
I paid $125 for a set I found (new in plastic) on Ebay back then, and two years later... milk gray...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-03-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 484
Posted By sunbitz

Got me a fresh set.

Of Goodyear Eagle F1's GS-D3.
From Tire Rack of course.
I shopped around and around, locally and on the internet.
Tire Rack had the best price I could find.
I saved over $100 for the set, and I...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-03-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 174,781
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Seafoam, good product but a word of caution

Sounds interesting.
Where can you buy this stuff?
I see they have a bug B gone also.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-03-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,201
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Flowmaster 80 Series

I've had my Flowmaster 80 Series on my car for about 7 years now and I love it.
I went with a high output CAT and 3" pipe from the cat to the muffler, and of course 2.5" tips.
It is kinda quiet...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-16-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,678
Posted By sunbitz

Re: My car failed smog...really really bad.

Side note....
Did anyone look at the Techs, name?
Bosnoyan, Nerses.

Why is it.... Every smog station you go to are owned by these people?
I have YET to go to a smog station that was signed by a...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-16-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,678
Posted By sunbitz

Re: My car failed smog...really really bad.

My car failed the last two times in a row.
How did I fix it this year?
I moved to Kern County instead of LA County.
Cost of living is much much cheaper, and my car passed smog.

Passing smog...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-16-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 701
Posted By sunbitz

Re: moving to the area looking for crew

Welcome to SoCal.
(once ya get here)
I live up in the high desert, but can tell you there are a great bunch of people out here to meet who own 3rd gens.

I also own a teal 91 vert.

I have to...
Forum: Brakes
07-14-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 387
Posted By sunbitz

Rear break question

I'm trying to diagnose a sound coming from my car.
I'm thinking it might be my rear breaks.

I have rear drum breaks on my car and it's been at least 7 years since they have been changed.

My...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-20-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Smog Question

No testing at all in the Grey areas? Really?
Dang... I may just commute!

Just read this week that diesel engines are going to be part of the mix starting Jan 2010. 1998 and up, under 14,000...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-20-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Smog Question

From my experience.....
It's not "where" you have the car smogged... it's Where the car is registered.
I may be wrong though.

My car is registered in Kern County and I had it smogged in LA...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-20-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Smog Question

Wow!
That's some great information there!
Too bad they don't list the towns, but I think I'm in the blue area.
I always thought the smog rules were the same for the entire state.

I thought for...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-20-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Smog Question

Thanks for the reply Madmax. I was worried there for a moment.
Forum: Southern California Area
06-20-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Smog Question

Well,
I did move from LA County to Kern County in January of this year.
I live in Rosamond and had it tested in Lancaster.

He dropped the rollers down and I was waiting for the roller test to...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-20-2009, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Old F bodies worth $3500

The whole thing is a joke if ya ask my opinion on the matter.
My car looks nice, drives and runs great, and most of all is PAID for!
They are ever SO kind to give me this voucher so I can have car...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-20-2009, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By sunbitz

Smog Question

I just got my smog test done and thankfully passed.
But....
Did the rules change?
They only did a Idle Emission test on my car.
He dropped the roller bars down and I was waiting for the 25mph and...
Forum: Electronics
04-23-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,336
Posted By sunbitz

Re: alternator not charging

So his cure for the problem was that the Solid Brown and the Brown and White wires were not connected to his alternator right?

Reason I ask is...
I'm having the same problem as he did on my 91,...
Forum: Convertibles
02-08-2008, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 696
Posted By sunbitz

Re: 91 RS parts car, the whole car

Don't have the heart?

I hear ya...

Before and after pics....
Insurance totalled it.
It's my baby!
Worth nothing, but looks like a million in my book.
New paint, new rims.... and.......
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-08-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 25,493
Posted By sunbitz

Re: 18" or 20" rim/wheel pics. HAVING a hard time here

Some interesting combinations on here for sure!

And many options to choose from.
Just don't go with 24's!
Please.... I beg of you!

Our 3rd Gens are in the neck of classics.
Yet I see so many...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-31-2007, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 784
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Need some Smog help

Edit.. link did not work.
Forum: Southern California Area
12-31-2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,412
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Anyone smog an F-body this month? EVAP test?

Got sniffed today! 12/31.

They did that clamp thing on my car and thought awe crap!
Came through with flying colors.

The techs were confused as to were to apply the clamp though.

They did...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-31-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 784
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Need some Smog help

Passed!!!! Big :)

The only thing I did was toss in a 195 degree T-stat, biught a new air filter, pcv valve and blow by filter.

Now get this.....
Drove the car around to get it hot enough for...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-29-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 784
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Need some Smog help

Timing is around 4 to 5 degrees advanced at approx 600 to 650RPM with the engine temp about 120 to 150max degrees.
I'm thinking the car is in open loop at this time.

Side note...
Anyone got any...
Forum: Southern California Area
12-29-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 784
Posted By sunbitz

Need some Smog help

Hi,
Car is failing yet again. :(

Here are the results....
HC at 15mph is 114 allowable is 110 FAIL
At 25mph is 84 allowable is 85 PASS

CO at 15 is 0.04 allowable is 0.71 PASS
At 25mph is...
Forum: Convertibles
06-30-2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 30,210
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Whos got the best vert.

I doubt it's the best but... I like mine. :)

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l76/scenicvisions/camaro/DSCN0011.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l76/scenicvisions/camaro/DSCN0018.jpg
Forum: Convertibles
06-30-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,781
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Vert got smashed

Wow!

Wish I would have known about what Iroctopless posted a year ago.

My insurance valued the car at $5500 and the repairs were estimated at $6000.

I did not want the car to go to the junk...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,273
Posted By sunbitz

Re: Came home and Turned off Car, now wont Start?

It could also be a number of things besides the VATS.

There is a relay behind the drivers side front kick panel.
You should be able to hear it click when trying to start the car.
There is also...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-25-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 911
Posted By sunbitz

Re: LACR is closing

Ahh....
I just read more of the story on their website.
Granite Construction owns the property.

Ya know... call me dumb but....
What does Granite do? They pave roads.
Why are they closing the...
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