My new Trans Am
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My new Trans Am
Hey, take a look at my new Trans Am I just picked up recently. Traded my '91 z28 'vert for it. Pretty much stock right now, but I'm planning things.
Any tips/suggestions on what I should do to it?
1989 Trans Am
Any tips/suggestions on what I should do to it?
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have the tips moved in more, they stick out a bit. Tint the windows? How about a Ram Air 1 hood, willl look better than the RA2
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Already plan on tinting the windows. IRL, the tips don't stick out as much as the pics show, at least it's not noticable. They actually look pretty damn good.
Oh, and don't agree on the RA I looking better than the II, but that's a matter of opinion. Just think the Ram Air II goes a lot better with the 4th gen spoiler.
Oh, and I want to lower the car.
Oh, and don't agree on the RA I looking better than the II, but that's a matter of opinion. Just think the Ram Air II goes a lot better with the 4th gen spoiler.
Oh, and I want to lower the car.
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Car: 1990 IROC-Z (De-Badged-Carbon Hood)
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Nice car...but why the trade?
I think Thirdgen Camaro verts are some of the baddest looking cars...
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I think Thirdgen Camaro verts are some of the baddest looking cars...
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Transmission: T-56 w/upgraded Viper Internals
Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs
Nice car...but why the trade?
I think Thirdgen Camaro verts are some of the baddest looking cars...
Tommy
I think Thirdgen Camaro verts are some of the baddest looking cars...
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|___Take a look. It was becomming too much of a project for me. It's got great potential in the right hands, which I now believe it is in; but for me, I want something reliable I can drive.
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|___Take a look. It was becomming too much of a project for me. It's got great potential in the right hands, which I now believe it is in; but for me, I want something reliable I can drive.
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At the time, I really liked the 4th gen dash. Now, I dunno, I've always liked the stock thirdgen Trans Am dash. I was never a fan of the camaro interior. The dash with its protruding airplane wing always disgusted me. However, If I was gonna do it all again, even if I could get the dash wired up properly and made it look factory, I'd still stick with the factory dash for the car I had. If you know someone with a 4th gen car, just sit in it for a long period of time. Sure, it looks nice in our cars, but truth is: It looks exactly the same as every single interior to come in a car in the last 15 years. Same basic gauge layout, radio, HVAC, etc. all positioned in the same convinient place. Passanger side nice and round for the airbag. Putting the dash in a thirdgen, IMHO, loses a 'lil bit of the 3rd gen's uniquness. How often do you see a dash that looks anything like ours?
Now, on the other hand, if you have a Trans Am, get the 4th gen console. But if you have a camaro, keep your stock one, or at least try to find something that goes with that dash.
Now, on the other hand, if you have a Trans Am, get the 4th gen console. But if you have a camaro, keep your stock one, or at least try to find something that goes with that dash.
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Originally posted by DanTheMan_smlk
u seem like a disgruntled camaro owner
u seem like a disgruntled camaro owner
The 4h gen dash is kinda nice, but I'm pretty sure my mom's caravan has the same dash.
91zconvt's point was that the thing about thirdgens is that clean ones get a lot of attention because it's not something you see every day. But, if you have a 4th gen dash, you're kind of just blending in with everything else.
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i just think the boxy overhang dash looks like ****, plus they all chip and crack... LAME! well whatever, do what you want
Now, if someone wants to do something truly unique, anyone know if a 2nd gen dash would fit in our cars? I love the way the 2nd gen TA dashes looks, but the camaro's aren't that bad either, and they're definatley not something you'd find in a caravan. And they make reproductions, too.
And so what, the dashes crack eventually. My tires get bald after a while too....
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i think that dash swap is great, not because "how good it looks", but i like it cause im amazed it fits. Ive never heard of anyone swapping dashes in a car, and never would think that it fits....looks like the 4th gen dash fits perfectly....thats why im amazed
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Almost fit's perfectly. There's still gonna be a little, but somewhat noticeable gap on either side of the dash. And then, there's that whole thing with the A pillars....
And the dash pad has to be trimmed a lot, but no big deal.
And the dash pad has to be trimmed a lot, but no big deal.
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