I was taking off my armrests so I can fix the curling, but the four screws that hold the handle part to the door messed up. The Torx kinda fits, but when I turn it, it rips the screw so the torx pattern is ruined and its just a circle. Probably a bad explanation, but its all I got. How can I get these out now? Thanks.

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hey maybe a little tip or sum thin but try hammering the toque bit into the screw and put pressure on it and twist if that doesnt work go and try those new craftsmen screw driver things they r made to take out stripped screws and what not. its like 20 bucks for the set from like sears. hope that helps

 

Sorry to reply as I am of no help at all...but a new used iroc... You happy with it? I have an rs right now like your old car, is the insurrance on the iroc a pain in the *** to pay? Also, how do you like it? I'd love to get a iroc with a 350 tpi setup (or a gta.)

 

You darn right I'm happy! I love it. I always wanted a black IROC, but settled for a black RS. I love the 350 TPI, MUCH better than the 305 TBI. Power windows, locks, seats, mirrors, ac that works, t-tops, exhaust, all new to me so I'm happy as hell. Not many problems. Turn signals didn't work, but thats taken care of. Armrests are shot, could use new power lock and window motors next year, but thats about it. 82,000 miles, painted 5 years ago (or so he says, I hope its not cheap Maaco job that he put on just to sell the car). Insurance was $490/6 mos. on my RS for liability (I'm 17) and now my dad said it only went up a little. I don't know exactly how much. Its worth it.

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New owner of:
1989 IROC-Z
5.7L TPI
Raven Exhaust
K&N's
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Previous owner of:
1992 Camaro RS
5.0L TBI
K&N Airfilter
My 1992 RS

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You're not talking about the fake plastic torx screws are you? There are only 3 torx bolts which hold the arm rest on. 2 are on the underside of the lower part, then one which is on the very top of the handle and it goes straight into the door. the plastic panel behind that with 4 'screws' in it is fake. It is just there for looks.

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If the armrest screws are stripped, you might have to do the following:

You may have to drill off the head of the screws and then slide the armrest off. Its pretty tough, but be careful of the pull handle.

Once you get the armest off you can take a pair of vice-grips to twist out the screws.

John

That is how I would go about it.

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Okay, I got it off and am in the process of fixing it right now. Thanks guys.

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New owner of:

1989 IROC-Z
5.7L TPI
Raven Exhaust
K&N's
Better pics soon!

Previous owner of:

1992 Camaro RS
5.0L TBI
K&N Airfilter
My 1992 RS

 

Anyone know where I might find a replacement for one these three armrest torx bolts? The previous own jury-rigged a big sheetmetal screw in my armrest and it doesn't work very well..

Please don't say junkyard - the junkyards in my area don't seem to keep older cars in their lots.