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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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Question about '91/'92 verts

Did the Z28's come with a Wonderbar?

I don't wanna buy a Spohn if I already have a factory wonderbar on the car. And it's too cold to crawl up under the car with it in the snow
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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I belive it depends on the suspension package.

I can see my WB from looking down at the radiator with hood open.
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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I thought it was on only if the car came with 16" rims from the factory. Mine did so I had one but I upgraded to the TDS one when I bought my sub frame connectors. It was a lot nicer and beefier than the stock one, and lighter too I think.
I'd give you my stocker if we lived closer together. Some clown in the paper was trying to sell a stock one for 135$ I should have called him and sold him mine for 50$
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 02:53 AM
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Like Dale said, I think it depends on the suspension package my 91' Z28 didn't come with one.

I have a spohn's wonderbar if you need one. $50 shipped.

Jay
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jagevileye21
Like Dale said, I think it depends on the suspension package my 91' Z28 didn't come with one.

I have a spohn's wonderbar if you need one. $50 shipped.

Jay
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 04:15 AM
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My '92 Z28 vert came with the 16" wheels and it did not come with one.
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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Nevermind. I edited my post cuz I was wrong
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Nick, I like you but you are getting a little carried away with the posting.

"HAY GUYS! DO I HAVE A WONDERBAR? IT'S COLD AND I DON'T WANT TO GO LOOK MYSELF."

Just sayin'.

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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Hes always been a post *****.

As far as i know wonderbars only came stock on some irocs.

By the way i recommend the TDS Wonderbar, its sturdier and has more mounting points.
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Hes always been a post *****.
Well, there is that. What's up with that, Nick? Too much insecurity in your life such that making it up on an auto forum seems like the right thing to do? No need to answer...

Yeah... I got the TDS wonderbar in the first quarter I had my car. Immiediate, noticeable difference.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Cadillac
Nick, I like you but you are getting a little carried away with the posting.

"HAY GUYS! DO I HAVE A WONDERBAR? IT'S COLD AND I DON'T WANT TO GO LOOK MYSELF."

Just sayin'.

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I asked the guys in my club about it and they said to post up on TGO because nobody knew if there was a way to figure out with the RPO sheet or VIN if a car came with it or not. Sorry for being curious.
Originally Posted by Cadillac
Well, there is that. What's up with that, Nick? Too much insecurity in your life such that making it up on an auto forum seems like the right thing to do? No need to answer...

Yeah... I got the TDS wonderbar in the first quarter I had my car. Immiediate, noticeable difference.
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Also, I didn't put too much thought into my original post, it makes me seem more lazy than I actually am. The real story is this:


I havne't been home in 4-5 days because I've been house/dog sitting for a good friend of mine. I've also been at school and work in between watching the dogs and sleeping, and I haven't been home since my friend went out of town. I was driving around his car, so naturally my car stayed at home most of the week. So I physically COULDN'T look under the car for a WB, and I thought some of you would wanna help me out here.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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No, they did not come with wonderbars.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nicksL98
No, they did not come with wonderbars.

Thanks, that's the kind of answer I was looking for.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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No, they did not come with wonderbars.
Really? Mine has a factory wonder bar and mine is a 91 z28 vert
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Wonderbar

Some models with the handling package came with a thinner type of bar. My 89 came with one but I upgraded to the TDS Wonderbar when I did the Alston SFCs. Much stronger with additional mounting points to take stress off the steering box mounting location.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueZee28
Also, I didn't put too much thought into my original post, it makes me seem more lazy than I actually am. The real story is this:


I havne't been home in 4-5 days because I've been house/dog sitting for a good friend of mine. I've also been at school and work in between watching the dogs and sleeping, and I haven't been home since my friend went out of town. I was driving around his car, so naturally my car stayed at home most of the week. So I physically COULDN'T look under the car for a WB, and I thought some of you would wanna help me out here.


Following you own posts is another sytptom of "postus whorus".

Anyway, I didn't want to bust yer ***** too hard. Sometimes wisdom is knowing when not to post a message (something I obviously haven't learned).
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Cadillac


Following you own posts is another sytptom of "postus whorus".

Anyway, I didn't want to bust yer ***** too hard. Sometimes wisdom is knowing when not to post a message (something I obviously haven't learned).
You're just as big of a P.W. as me Mr. Caddy. You've been here 3 yrs and have 3,000 posts. I've been here 2 yrs and have 2,000 posts. What now biotch.




So I guess another question I have is this: Are aftermarket wonder bars more of a "replacement" part or are they actually an UPGRADE, meaning they're a lot better than a stock wonderbar?

EDIT* Nevermind I just read SDcal7's post.

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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueZee28
You're just as big of a P.W. as me Mr. Caddy. You've been here 3 yrs and have 3,000 posts. I've been here 2 yrs and have 2,000 posts. What now biotch.


On the contrary..I was under the impression that the wonder bar was not installed on any of the 91-92 cars. Mine didn't come with one and neither have any other late model cars i've seen, maybe it's just a hit and miss thing?
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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On the contrary..I was under the impression that the wonder bar was not installed on any of the 91-92 cars. Mine didn't come with one and neither have any other late model cars i've seen, maybe it's just a hit and miss thing?
That's kinda the impression I'm getting too Someone at the plant was playing Camaro Roulette with the wonder bars. "Oh hey, lets put one on this car!"
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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You're just as big of a P.W. as me Mr. Caddy. You've been here 3 yrs and have 3,000 posts. I've been here 2 yrs and have 2,000 posts. What now biotch.
I was a moderator for a while. ~shrug~

Walk away, Nick.
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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I was a moderator for a while. ~shrug~

Walk away, Nick.
Mods can be post ****** too I guess
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Theres a difference. I have a lot of post too. But if you look at them, ull see that they contribute to the board with information. Ya i may compliment someone's car but i like to leave feedback that will help people that is what keeps Thirdgen.org going. Post whoring and just posting are different things. You double post after almost every post you make. You reply just leave smiles and stuff. Thats what Cadillac is getting at. Anyway im not trying to get on your *** but he has a point.
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Really? Mine has a factory wonder bar and mine is a 91 z28 vert
Did you buy the car brand new and was it installed at the factory?
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Theres a difference. I have a lot of post too. But if you look at them, ull see that they contribute to the board with information. Ya i may compliment someone's car but i like to leave feedback that will help people that is what keeps Thirdgen.org going. Post whoring and just posting are different things. You double post after almost every post you make. You reply just leave smiles and stuff. Thats what Cadillac is getting at. Anyway im not trying to get on your *** but he has a point.
Blah blah blah. I give people advice and specific information just as much as the next person, and yes I like to share my work because that's what we do here at TGO. But for some reason I get ripped on for it. Whatever.

I think I've only double posted like twice...ever...And I've maybe posted with just a smiley 3 times. every other time its with a "it'd look better if you did this" or "that looks freaking awesome good job" ....I don't get why all of this matters though. This site wouldn't function without peoples' input on stuff...

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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Done with this other than to say I quit being a mod so I could tell punk *** bitches like you to STFU.

Good day.

(Sorry Lon)
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Done with this other than to say I quit being a mod so I could tell punk *** bitches like you to STFU.

Good day.

(Sorry Lon)
I guess I'm a so called "punk *** bitch" because I asked a legitimate TECH question on a TECH-BASED fbody forum....wow how times have changed...
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