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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-16-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,504
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: September COTM **Nominations**

Another vote for VincentZ28.
Forum: Southern California Area
03-04-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 737
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Nice article from the early years

Nice write-up Don!
Forum: Southern California Area
03-04-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,587
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Smog star station

Both Test Only and Test & Repair can be Star certified. It's just the new qualification CA requires. It replaced the old Gold Shield rating.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,980
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Custom Power Steering Hose installed...

I don't have the part numbers, but it should be fairly easy to purchase the parts from Jeg's, Summit, etc., using the specs I provided.
Forum: Southern California Area
04-10-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,098
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: I'm so over this 4th failed smog attempt-this is impossible

If you're running lean, then your NOx numbers should be higher. A lean condition will yield super low HC numbers and high NOx.

Running rich will typically give low NOx but higher HC.

Here's...
Forum: Southern California Area
01-24-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,490
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Good luck passing smog

Yeah, there's nothing I can find that says historical plates = smog exempt. Even with historical vehicle status, you have still to maintain the factory smog equipment on the car.

The Ferrari...
Forum: Southern California Area
01-23-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,490
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Good luck passing smog

You are correct that there's NO smog exemption for historical vehicle status.

In digging around, I did find a Ferrari club message board that was discussing this same topic at one point. It seems...
Forum: Southern California Area
01-21-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,490
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Good luck passing smog

Thanks Alan. Now I can start thinking about finally installing my set of Don's headers.
Forum: Southern California Area
01-21-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,490
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Good luck passing smog

Made another trip to the smog shop today. A new air diverter, minor adjustment to the timing, some fresh 91 octane and a few ounces of Sea Foam in the tank — I passed!

New numbers @ 15mph/25mph:...
Forum: Southern California Area
01-14-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,440
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone want any of this?

Has he tried replacing the relays? IIRC, a Code 34 is MAF Power Relay fault.
Forum: Southern California Area
01-14-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,490
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Good luck passing smog

Here's an update on my smog repairs.

I ordered a new Air Diverter Valve last week and installed it today. No Code 44 this time when I fired it up. Block Learn and Integrator counts improved. My...
Forum: Southern California Area
01-14-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,490
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Good luck passing smog

Hmmm, that is very interesting. One more year and my GTA qualifies for historical status. Not to mention classic car insurance. Even better that it's not a daily driver.

Gonna have to research...
Forum: Southern California Area
01-08-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,490
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Good luck passing smog

Where are some of you living in So Cal that you have NOx max numbers in the 700's? Or are the test results you're posting from at the beginning of 2011?

I'm trying to get my GTA off non-op and...
Forum: Southern California Area
02-19-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Chart of CARB max allowed numbers

OK, dug thru the archives and found my old posts. The MAX numbers are the same for my tests done at the end of 2005 and 2007. Car is registered in Woodland Hills and I usually smog it in Westlake...
Forum: Southern California Area
02-19-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,790
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Mobil 1 synthetic ATF no longer allowed in CA?....

I've done a Google search and there are posts on other car forums on this same topic. Some say it was a labeling issue, but these posts date back to April 2010 – almost 1 year ago.

If it was a...
Forum: Southern California Area
02-19-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,790
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Mobil 1 synthetic ATF no longer allowed in CA?....

OK, hit Pep Boys today looking to pick up some Mobil 1 or Royal Purple synthetic ATF for my truck. Nothing in the store. I asked one of the guys that works there and he said they no longer carry it,...
Forum: Southern California Area
02-19-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Chart of CARB max allowed numbers

I can try and dig up some of my old tests from like 2007 and maybe 2005. In fact, I think I posted about it back around 2007.

I'll search the TGO archives in the So. Cal section.
Forum: Southern California Area
10-03-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 998
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: R.I.P. Jaydyn Foster

Tom & Chris,
Your family is in my prayers.
Forum: Southern California Area
08-26-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Down to the wire for Adams tomorrow

That's why I had recommended the U.E. piece. Jason knows his stuff and works with a lot of the CMC and AI series guys.
Forum: Southern California Area
08-19-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

I've contacted Hawk's 3rd Gen parts to ask what glue they use when refurbishing the center consoles they sell.

I also picked up a new console lid from them. The ones on eBay are junk, so I popped...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-19-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 967
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: 47.7 at Adams. New thirdgen record?

If you want to adjust the rear roll center, have you thought about this from Jason over at Unbalanced Engineering:
http://www.unbalancedengineering.com/Camaro/

Panhard Rod Relocation Brackets...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-15-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

Been there, done that. Contact cement will work a for a while, but gives up over time.

eBay has some center consoles listed, but they don't look any better that what ours already look like.
Forum: Electronics
08-15-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 974
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Electronic shifter??

• Large purple and yellow wires are the Neutral Safety Switch wires.

• Small blue and green wires are for the reverse lights.

• Small orange and black wires are the torque converter lock-up...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-15-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 43,939
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: B&M Megashifter not worth it

Worked on my car today. Confirmed the "F" hole is correct, so my buddy that used to work at B&M was mistaken.

I did switch to the 3ft. cable and it made a big difference. The car shifts out of...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-15-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

It's more about the effort it takes to shift from Park. You have to pull fairly hard, and once it starts moving you can't always stop it in Reverse. I've got the entire center console removed so I...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-15-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

Update:
OK, I'm working on the car today. Tried connecting the cable to the "C" hole. No go. Still too tight. This was with the 5ft. cable.

Next, as some people on TGO recommended, I switched to...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-13-2010, 06:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

Haven't tried connecting it to the "C" hole yet. Gonna do that tonight or on Sunday. I'll post my results after I try it.

I didn't hear back from George until about mid-week, so the whole F vs. C...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-13-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

Hey Dean,
The trans isn't stuck. It will shift easily from under the car by moving the lever. The factory shifter (with George's shift gate installed) worked very smooth.

It isn't a design flaw...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-13-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

At the end of the day, I probably will switch to the 3ft. cable. But first, I want to try connecting the 5 ft. cable to the "C" hole on the shift lever and see how smooth it works.

All these posts...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-12-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

It is a better look. I think a Hurst knob might fit, too.

Here's the specs from the B&M site:
Fits 1/2-20, 3/8-24, 3/8-16 and 5/16-18 threads. For most B&M shifters & others w/SAE threads.
...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-12-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 43,939
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: B&M Megashifter not worth it

When you connected the cable to the transmission lever, did you use the hole marked "F"? The directions do say use the "front" hole. And the diagram shows the cable in the "F" hole.

It would seem...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-12-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

Here you go:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-46110/
Forum: Southern California Area
08-12-2010, 12:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

Hey Dean,
The Hurst Dual Gate used all the factory cables. There are two that attach to the factory shifter. One is the cable for the transmission and the other is the Park/Lock cable.

The...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-12-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

I've read several posts where others have this same complaint. One guy even said he has to use two hands to get his out of Park. And he's a bodybuilder.

I think it all has to do with the typo in...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-11-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

OK, last night I checked the cable. I disconnected it from both the transmission and the shifter.

Sitting inside the car, I was able to slide the cable back and forth with just my fingers. So, the...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-10-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: can i go lower?

Based on your pics, it looks like you can still easily get a floor jack under the front end. Are you sure it actually dropped 2"?

I have Jamex springs on my GTA, rated to lower the car 1.5". In...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-10-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

I'm also running an aftermarket deep transmission pan, so the rolled lip of the pan might be bigger than the factory pan. That would make the Megashifter bracket sit lower than it should.

This is...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-09-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

Thanks for the reply.

Yes, I did try the supplied bracket and spacers first. The fact that it drops the cable almost 1/2" lower than the shift lever on the trans, was what I didn't like about it....
Forum: Southern California Area
08-09-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,552
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Anyone in the group using a B&M Megashifter?....

I'm in the process of installing a Megashifter in my GTA. The cable is routed smoothly with no kinks or extreme bends.

The shifter works great while disconnected from the trans. I can also ...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-09-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 43,939
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: B&M Megashifter not worth it

I'm in the process of installing a Megashifter in my GTA. The cable is routed smoothly with no kinks or extreme bends.

The shifter works great while disconnected from the trans. I can also shift...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-03-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,555
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: BMR Featured on HorsePower TV on Spike Channel This Weekend!!

They explained that on the show. Since they had pulled the entire drive-train and suspension, they were able to put the body on the lift and install the SFC's.

Joe made a point of saying that...
Forum: Brakes
07-22-2010, 01:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,207
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: braided steel/teflon vs rubber brake hoses

I've had a Russell fitting break on the rear axle of my car. I just recently had an Earl's fitting break on the driver's front caliper. I don't plan to use any prefab steel braided lines in the...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-14-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: My Trans Am WAS HIT!!!

Here's a good source for paint and repair supplies:
http://automotivetouchup.com/

I bought aerosol paint and clearcoat from them to repair a small hit and run on my truck. So far, I've been...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-14-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: My Trans Am WAS HIT!!!

You could pick up a used door and transfer over your door panel. You'd just need a body shop to paint it to match your car, plus the A-pillar work.

Might get out for under $1k.
Forum: Southern California Area
07-13-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,170
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: crazy looking car

Loose the neon Firehawk wheels and neon seats and you've got a nice car. Paint job could be "lived with". For a little while anyways.
Forum: Southern California Area
05-25-2010, 01:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,098
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Brake line fitting size?...

I went ahead and ordered some Wilwood -3 AN flex brake lines and the adapter fittings from JEGS. Gonna give it a try.

I've never had any trouble with the lines themselves. It's the fittings...
Forum: Southern California Area
05-24-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,098
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Brake line fitting size?...

The caliper adapter is 10mm x 1.0 for sure. I'll see if I can confirm that for the hard line.

I've had a Russell line break and now an Earl's. There's a shop close to me that specializes in...
Forum: Brakes
05-24-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,728
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Brake line fitting size?...

One of my Earl's brake lines snapped last night on my GTA. Driver side front broke at the caliper fitting. This is for the 1LE/PBR calipers.

One option is to replace them with the Goodridge...
Forum: Southern California Area
05-24-2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,098
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Brake line fitting size?...

One of my Earl's brake lines snapped last night on my GTA. Driver side front broke at the caliper fitting.

One option is to replace them with the Goodridge lines. However, I'm looking on the Baker...
Forum: Southern California Area
05-24-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 802
Posted By BretD 88GTA

Re: Willow Springs Intl' Raceway Event

Just snapped a brake line on my car. It's laid-up till the parts arrive.

P.S. – Earl's brake lines suck. Goodridge here I come.
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