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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
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After working on my Camaro day in and day out since December to try to get an LT1 in there before the end of August, I realized that money and time were becoming more and more prohibitive. I finally ended up picking up a spraypainted 85 Trans Am, and have now gotten it much closer to where I want it. Let me know what you think of the changes.

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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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Car: 1992 Z28 (Heritage Edition)
Engine: 305 TPI
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Axle/Gears: 2.73 Posi
Looks pretty good, but i dont think that the camaro spoiler looks good at all.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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I love what you did with the wheels
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Looks real nice. Im not sure about the camaro wheels on it tho because i think they look better with wheels that are deep dish.

The seats are good but I wish APC didnt put that huge *** logo all over every damn thing. Thats the only thing that has kept me away from their seats and stuff.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28
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Great car man! As someone mentioned, the wheels look fantastic, and go really well with the color. It's now one of my favorite Trans Ams here actually.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Car: 1987 IROC, 1989 IROC
Engine: built 305, stock 305 tpi
Transmission: Corvette 700r4, t-5
Axle/Gears: 4.10 posi, 3.08 posi
Where is the pics of the motor? i like the wheels but i don't like the spoiler.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
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The motor hasn't changed from the before pics. Still an LB9.

Thanks for the feedback, both good and bad. I wasn't sure how I would like the spoiler, but after it was painted and all was said and done, I really liked it. It sets the car apart and I think it complements it well.

The wheels the car came with were really ugly, so I just stole the ones that were supposed to end up on the Camaro. It worked out well.

I'm not a fan of the APC logo either, but, man, those seats are comfortable. And they look great in the car IMHO.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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change the wheels and spoiler and it wil look awesome
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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I agree that they look good in the car.

Really i just dont want the honda guys to think mine and their car are similar besides the fact that they go down the road. Maybe i could put a patch over the logo or something.


Anyways, they look a bajillion times better that those blue flame seat covers.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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Wow, you didn't waste any time on getting it painted..
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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looks great
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
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muy bueno , i like it it . Just get the hood to close a little more and your golden . other than that it looks good, and i also like what you did with the maro wheels. I thought they were aftermarket wheels at first sight . Nice job .
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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looks very nice, a very cool turn around. I love everthing except for the spoiler, but if you like it that is all that matters.
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Car: Bitchin' 92 RS
Engine: 350 TPI
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i'm with the others, ditch the spoiler, but those wheels are sweet. nice car.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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The wheels suck a set of black gta's would look better. Everything else looks good.

Last edited by f355bird; Aug 16, 2005 at 01:08 AM.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 01:02 AM
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From: surrey b.c. canada
Car: 89 Iroc
Engine: lb9
Transmission: wc t-5
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.08 posi
what a change


congrats
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: GMPP 350 V8
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That car is begging for silver ground effects! It would match the hubcap in the wheel perfectly!

I like the color alot.

I also like the Camaro spoiler and black rims.

Nice job.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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Car: 89 GTA
Engine: 350 tpi
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Nice job, don't really dig the wheels though.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
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Transmission: 700R4
Big difference. Nice job!
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