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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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TDS "wonderbar"???

I want to know what peoples (who have bought the wonderbar)opinions are on the TDS wonderbar?? I would like to get one because my IROC lacks one. Is it good or bad?? Here check it out for your self

TDS Wonderbar
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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 07:51 PM
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From: Bakersfield, under a ton of dust...
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Transmission: All kinds
Night and day, night and...

...freaking day.

Great part. It changed the car. Best ten minutes I have spent on the car yet (air tools).

An added plus is the service at TDS. Lon is a good guy, always quick to respond to any questions.

Peace, hth

K
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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 07:55 PM
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Sweet!! So they are available now??
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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 09:54 PM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
No. As it shows on my web site they are not currently in stock. I'm in the middle of production on the version for the 1989 TTA. I may do a few of the 105021 as well so I can get them painted in the same batch. But ultimately the 105021 will be evolving into a new version. I've re-deisgned it so it will fit the 1982 Model year F-Body also. The new version exists only in a CAD dwg so far. By creating an account on TDS web site and subscribing to the newsletter you'll be informed when the product is released.

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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 06:24 PM
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
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Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Fbird,

IROCs came equipped with the Wonderbar.

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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
JamesC, Only IROC's with the 16" x 8" rims came with a WonderBar. There were a few IROC's with 15" x 7". For some reason they didn't have the bar. Maybe because the smaller diameter rims with skinnier 215mm wide tires didn't put as much stress into the front suspension?

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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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Lon,

Humm, I'll be darned--I've never heard that one, though I did know that some IROC came with 15s. Interesting.

JamesC
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 03:17 PM
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looks like a nice product!!
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Old Jan 4, 2003 | 01:35 AM
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Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
I happened to see one of Lon's wonderbars up close today...WOW!! I can't wait to get mine. VERY high quality and much better design than GM factory ones.

Thanks Lon!!

Ed
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