I was wondering about how to install a shaved door handele kit. I just recieved the kit from summit( its the VPA kit )and was wondering how difficult are they to install. I read the directions and dont seem to hard( espically compared to the headers i just put in ) but never done it before. Pleas let me know. Also any Tips would be great. Thanx

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1992 Z28 W/5.7L. Teal with unpainted cowl hood, Leather int., B&M Mega Shifter, Headman Headers, Flows,K&N, HyperTech air foil and Stage 2 Thermomaster chip,MSD,Shift Kit, Billet Corvett Servo my Back License plate reads "ALL UL C"

 

are you talking about the shaving part, or the kit to pop the doors?

 

There's some info on this guys website. http://members.nbci.com/scauffiel/index.htm

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1989 Camaro RS LO3 WCT5 0-60' 2.34 1/4 15.8@87mph
http://350.StreetRacing.org
The posi unit breaker.

 

he's talkin about the kit to pop the doors.

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96 Formula, FOR SALE

87 2.8L of Terror, Firebird. i'm playin with it.

99 Honda CBR 600 F4. it's slow.

 

you shavin tha handles on the Z?
if so, you gonna do anymore different body mods or shaving?

 

After paint shop pro:

And yes I'm going to go with the shaved door handles and antenna. Not sure about the RS emblem yet. I'm curious about the actual unlocking solinoid. I heard stories about those kits and how they break because our door is a heave latch (requires some 25 lbs to unlatch) and that the solinoids where really only built to unlock car doors, not open them. If that's the case then I'm going to have to just buy the solinoids online for like $50 a pop to get the 50lb ones. The door poppers are only $4.99 online and I'd use my extra options on my avistart 6500 to open the doors. By the way, only reason I'm putting my money into the body is because my car was broken into twice, both doors have a hole and are missing the locks so I figured I'd just get rid of the whole invite and make it extra hard for somebody to break in.

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, Jon (91 RS too many mods to list), getting new engine in summer

 

If it does break you always have your keys to unlock the hatch with, which you could crawl thru.

 

Yeah I know, that is what I say to all my friends when they ask what if I left the lights on over night.

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, Jon (91 RS too many mods to list), getting new engine in summer

 

JPrevost - ACK! I thought I was looking at a pic of my car there for a second. Except mine now has a Ram Air II hood, and T-tops. Same rims, same color.. everything.

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Houston f-body Member Page
Third Gen Project (New Site)
1989 305 tbi Camaro RS Red/Red
Flowmasters
K&N

"Stock?! Theres nothing "stock" about a stock car."

 

Dude, your car does look just like mine. We also both have crosswinds accounts I see.
Where did you get the center cap/spinners? I need them for my car and what size rims are yours? Mine are 16x8 with 245/50 meats. Please e-mail me your responce, thanks.

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, Jon (91 RS too many mods to list), getting new engine in summer

 

My rims are 15's, not 16's, though the spinners should be the same. I got mine from a guy here in Houston, at a place called Hubcap Depot. The spinners were about $22 a peice, but it was well worth it. Centerline doesn't make them anymore, an aftermarket company does. Call Hubcap depot in Houston @ 281 464 7100, ask for Chris Rosado, he will know what you are talking about. Their website is Hubcapdepot.com

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Houston f-body Member Page
Third Gen Project (New Site)
1989 305 tbi Camaro RS Red/Red
Ram Air II Hood
Flowmasters
K&N

"Stock?! Theres nothing "stock" about a stock car."

 

Hey now if you sshave your handles off and use the door opener kit what the hell do you do when your battery dies and you need to get into your car

 

Climb through the hatch which is mechanically opened. Besides, get yourself a battery backup mate you know what I'm talking about. The thing that shuts off all power if the battery gets too low. Heck, you could easily wire up a mechanical bike cable to the rear so you don't actually have to climb through like a retard.

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, Jon (91 RS too many mods to list), getting new engine in summer

 

Ahhh Fa(k! Just found out one of my spinners are cracked... grrr. They went on tight.. musta cracked afterwards.. grrr. need a new one. I am so pissed.

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Houston f-body Member Page
Third Gen Project (New Site)
1989 305 tbi Camaro RS Red/Red
Ram Air II Hood
Flowmasters
K&N

"Stock?! Theres nothing "stock" about a stock car."

 

go to:
<a href="http://www.autoloc.com">http://www.autoloc.com</a>
they sell 12, 15, 40, 50, 75, and 108 pound door poppers. they also sell power window kits and other power accesories kits.

 

I have had no probs with the silonoids(SP) but I have been through 2 control boxes in four years.

EDIT: SORRY ABOUT THE SIZE



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'90 Camaro RS
355 cid
TH700-R4
3.08 gears

Compitition Yellow
shaved handles and antena

"Driving fast makes me fell good...Got the speed of light traped under my hood"

MY WEB PAGES

[This message has been edited by 350CamaroRS (edited January 26, 2001).]

 

what did you do to your taillights?

 

I was planning on doing this sooner or later also, how much does it cost to get the doors welded over and painted and everything else, anybody know?

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**FOR SALE***89 Camaro RS 2.8 V6 auto
Exterior: White Interior: Black
T-tops, power-windows, locks, hatch.

Also, the new owner of the MeanYellowZ

 

That looks really clean, man I want to get this done soon. Figure the tack welds, bondo, sanding, prime, paint the whole door then clear coat. I'm guessing here but ~$400. If you do the welding, sanding prime etc I'm guessing only like ~$250 for paint and clear coat.

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, Jon (91 RS too many mods to list), getting new engine in summer

 

Im gettin ready to do mine, the hardest part i think is gonna be teh welding and smoothing of the welds to cover up the old handle, but ive done it to a Mazdawg pickup and it wasnt that bad. Other than that i think it will be simple.

-Steve
92 rs/ss frankencamaro
406/t5 www.groundzerocustoms.org

 

Ive gone with a 35 lb kit that is made especially for popping a door open instead of just unlocking one. the kit total cost me around 117.00

as for shaving.. well ive shaved so far.... Front antenna, both front fender turnsignals, ALL factory emblems (nose, side skirts, and rear bumper. Even filled in that entire endentation on rear bumper.) and now goinng for door handles. Also added a 4th gen Trans Am Rear Spoiler to the trunk deck and shaved off the old factory rs one. So its getting there. I hope to paint this spring after taxes get back!

Ill let you guys know what its like once i get it painted.

-Steve
92 rs /ss frankencamaro

406/t5 www.groundzerocustoms.org

 

I'm going to take a guess that he used VHT Niteshade or some other translucent modeling type paint on them. That's one sweet looking Camaro...