View Poll Results: October 2015 Car of the Month
Horacioz28iroc
8
10.53%
Buggy Disaster
22
28.95%
87350gtanj
10
13.16%
Gaspeddler
7
9.21%
wrh505
5
6.58%
12welvemonkeys
24
31.58%
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October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
#1
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October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
VOTE OR DIE!!!
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Horacioz28iroc 1987 IROC-Z ASC Convertible
Buggy Disaster 1991 Z28
12welvemonkeys 1988 Formula 350
87350gtanj 1988 GTA Notchback
GASPEDDLER 1989 IROC
wrh505 1991 RS
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Horacioz28iroc 1987 IROC-Z ASC Convertible
Buggy Disaster 1991 Z28
12welvemonkeys 1988 Formula 350
87350gtanj 1988 GTA Notchback
GASPEDDLER 1989 IROC
wrh505 1991 RS
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Car: 91' Z28. 70' Dune Buggy
Engine: LSX Cam/Full Bolt ons
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 4.10
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
It's an honor to be in this thread. Lots of nice cars this month.
My car is a 1991 Camaro that I have essentially built from the ground up. My goals for this car consisted of building something that would dominate today's respectable modern sports cars, in all aspects. With that said, I LSX Swapped it, and also updated the suspension and interior.
The car has a rebuilt LS6. While rebuilding it I installed a very large Camshaft, rebuilt heads, and upgraded the valve train to create a solid/reliable motor. The car has around 460-480 horsepower to the wheels as it sits.
I also installed a T56 transmission that I rebuilt as well. The rear end is a beefed up unit with stronger axles and 4.10 gears.
The suspension consists of a tubular k member, subframe connectors, tubular torque arm with a body mount, nice lowering springs, and upgraded shocks/struts. With these upgrades, the car handles amazing.
I have 19x10.5 Corvette Deep dish wheels installed. A 305/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup is mounted in the rear. 285/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup is mounted up front. The car has excellent traction.
Even though the car is nearly finished and in a presentable state, I still have a lot of big plans. A TVS 2300 supercharger will be installed soon to get me to 600+ rear wheel horsepower along with 14" CTSV Brakes, complete tubular suspension parts(a arms/etc) and front/rear coil overs.
Here are some pictures!
"Sleeper Trim"
Road Course/Track Day picture at Road Atlanta
My car is a 1991 Camaro that I have essentially built from the ground up. My goals for this car consisted of building something that would dominate today's respectable modern sports cars, in all aspects. With that said, I LSX Swapped it, and also updated the suspension and interior.
The car has a rebuilt LS6. While rebuilding it I installed a very large Camshaft, rebuilt heads, and upgraded the valve train to create a solid/reliable motor. The car has around 460-480 horsepower to the wheels as it sits.
I also installed a T56 transmission that I rebuilt as well. The rear end is a beefed up unit with stronger axles and 4.10 gears.
The suspension consists of a tubular k member, subframe connectors, tubular torque arm with a body mount, nice lowering springs, and upgraded shocks/struts. With these upgrades, the car handles amazing.
I have 19x10.5 Corvette Deep dish wheels installed. A 305/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup is mounted in the rear. 285/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup is mounted up front. The car has excellent traction.
Even though the car is nearly finished and in a presentable state, I still have a lot of big plans. A TVS 2300 supercharger will be installed soon to get me to 600+ rear wheel horsepower along with 14" CTSV Brakes, complete tubular suspension parts(a arms/etc) and front/rear coil overs.
Here are some pictures!
"Sleeper Trim"
Road Course/Track Day picture at Road Atlanta
Last edited by Buggy Disaster; 09-27-2015 at 05:30 PM.
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Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
so, as of right now, i have had to remove 12welvemonkeys (beautiful, yellow 1988 Formula 350) from the voting. as far as i can tell, he is not a member here. a google search shows that he is a member at GTA Source, LSTech, and some other sites, but not TGO. new rule (obviously): don't nominate people solely based on their activity on other sites. if i am incorrect and 12monkeys is in fact a TGO member, then can someone have him make himself known by posting (any post) in this thread or by sending me a PM. i would love to put him back in the competition as his car is friggin sweet.
**EDIT**
12welvemonkeys is back in. we found him.
**EDIT**
12welvemonkeys is back in. we found him.
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Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
so, as of right now, i have had to remove 12welvemonkeys (beautiful, yellow 1988 Formula 350) from the voting. as far as i can tell, he is not a member here. a google search shows that he is a member at GTA Source, LSTech, and some other sites, but not TGO. new rule (obviously): don't nominate people solely based on their activity on other sites. if i am incorrect and 12monkeys is in fact a TGO member, then can someone have him make himself known by posting (any post) in this thread or by sending me a PM. i would love to put him back in the competition as his car is friggin sweet.
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Car: 88 GTA Notch/01'WS-6 VERT
Engine: 5.0 LB-9/5.7 LS-1
Transmission: 700R-4/4L60
Axle/Gears: borg warner 3.27's
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
Thank you for voting me in for a chance to be car of the month.
This is my original 1 of 624 US produced factory 1988 Trans Am Notchback GTA with 78k. We have gone through a lot to get her and give her a good home.
This is my original 1 of 624 US produced factory 1988 Trans Am Notchback GTA with 78k. We have gone through a lot to get her and give her a good home.
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Car: 1987 Z28 IROC-Z ASC Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI LB9
Transmission: 5 speed MM5
Axle/Gears: 3.45 G92
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
My 1987 1/2 ASC Iroc -Z Convertible 20TH Anniversary Edition is one of 744 made and it's all original. I have owned it since purchasing it new. Recently displayed at the Carlisle GM Nationals Invitational Display Building for the 30th Anniversary of the Iroc-Z. It was also signed by GM's Chief Designer Jerry Palmer the original designer the Iroc-Z!
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This is my all original 1989 IROC. This is a 14,400 mile car with its original interior and bright blue paint which still look factory fresh. The car has a numbers matching L98, 700 r4 transmission and 2.77 gears. The car boasts its original engine components including original alternator, AC compressor, plugs, wires and radiator hoses. Here are a few pics.
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Car: 1988 yellow Formula 350
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
Thank you for nomination of my Formula, it's greatly appreciated. The history of my car is as follows: I purchased it in late 1988 from Packer Pontiac in Pontiac Mi. Around 1991 when the Firehawks were being talked about and test cars started to show up on the roads etc... I decided to purchase what I could from SLP to get as close as I could to the 92 Hawks: SLP aluminum heads, SLP Runners, 58mm throttle body, injectors, headers, Firehawk catback, SLP airbox, TPIS cam and prom chip and more. Never could afford the T Ram at the time : (
So, the car is stock in appearance from the outside and inside, down to the factory cassette deck. She sits at just over 28,000 miles on it as of today. I have taken 2nd place at the TA Nationals in Dayton OH 2 years in a row (2013-14) and have placed multiple times in numerous cars shows over the years.
Yellow was a rare color in 1988.... especially with a 350 with black interior and no T-Tops. Unfortunately Pontiac has no production numbers in 1988 to tell me how many were made in this color combo. Thanks again for the nomination : )
So, the car is stock in appearance from the outside and inside, down to the factory cassette deck. She sits at just over 28,000 miles on it as of today. I have taken 2nd place at the TA Nationals in Dayton OH 2 years in a row (2013-14) and have placed multiple times in numerous cars shows over the years.
Yellow was a rare color in 1988.... especially with a 350 with black interior and no T-Tops. Unfortunately Pontiac has no production numbers in 1988 to tell me how many were made in this color combo. Thanks again for the nomination : )
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Car: 1987 Z28 IROC-Z ASC Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI LB9
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Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
Here is my 1987 1/2 ASC IROC-Z Convertible 20th Anniversary Edition. One out of 744 produced. Have owned it since I bough it new in 1987, with the exception of the AcDelco replacement battery, the paint, tires, interior & convertable top, the car is 100% original.
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Car: 1987 Z28 IROC-Z ASC Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI LB9
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It was featured at the 2015 Carlisle GM Nationals Invitational Display Building for the 30th Anniversary of the IROC -Z Diisplay
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Car: 1987 Z28 IROC-Z ASC Convertible
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Signed by the original Designer of the IROC-Z GM Chief Designer Jerry Palmer
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Car: 1987 Z28 IROC-Z ASC Convertible
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Engine bay... For more great pictures see my photo album.. Can't figure out how yo upload all the pictures to this thread... Thanks for nominating your my car the TGO's October 2015 Car of the Month.
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DAMN! I'm really torn this month!
12welvemonkeys, post up some better engine shots with all of that SLP day 2 stuff unless you just plan on teasing us with the description!
Horacioz28iroc your car would be a 5spd, LB9, G92 car wouldn't it? (Where is the drool emoticon?)
12welvemonkeys, post up some better engine shots with all of that SLP day 2 stuff unless you just plan on teasing us with the description!
Horacioz28iroc your car would be a 5spd, LB9, G92 car wouldn't it? (Where is the drool emoticon?)
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Car: 1988 yellow Formula 350
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
Sorry guys I wasn't prepared for this nomination. Crude photos taken of it just now.... she is in storage or I would have posted better pics. Enjoy
Original paper work, dealer books, ordering forms, Code Alarm Pontiac key fobs, widow sticker etc....
A few more pics with aftermarket wheels on it with my 89......
Here she is with my 1 of 34 SMG WS6 TA's which has now been sold....
And for personal punishment... me in 1989 taking my girlfriend to her prom.
Original paper work, dealer books, ordering forms, Code Alarm Pontiac key fobs, widow sticker etc....
A few more pics with aftermarket wheels on it with my 89......
Here she is with my 1 of 34 SMG WS6 TA's which has now been sold....
And for personal punishment... me in 1989 taking my girlfriend to her prom.
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Car: 88GTA
Engine: 5.7TPI
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Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
The larger pic's are nice, and I get it. But when they are 24"x36" and constantly having to slide the frame from left to right to read the post's, that kills me too. Just sayin.
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hmm mine automagically adjust to fit my screen and I dont have to scroll. Maybe due to using chrome as my browser...?
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Car: 91 Formula - Authentic and REAL
Engine: 5.0 Liter
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Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
Use the yellow mountain with sun on it button to post full sized pictures, not the attachment icon paper clip. (someone had to teach me that also).
Unsung hero vote goes to IMISS.
Just like on Hell's Kitchen and in a beauty pageant, presentation IS everything here. Clear well lit, high-resolution, full-sized pictures will help you with votes. And post them in the SAME post.
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Car: 91 Formula - Authentic and REAL
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Mine's the same way currently. I think you adjust it in settings in the screen width or resolution section.
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Car: 91 Formula - Authentic and REAL
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Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
I'm a responsible adult driver with a good driving record. I could meet you down in Brighton.
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here: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/prof...do=editoptions
there is a section called "The Image Resizer"
I have "Default" (use Lytebox c.4.0) and that works for me
maybe you have original image size selected?
I think I may feel smart now
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Your the IT Computer guru Mike! We need you around!
EDIT: WELL I'LL BE DARN. IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!"Default" (use Lytebox c.4.0)
THANK YOU THANK YOU. It's a great day!!!!!!!
EDIT: WELL I'LL BE DARN. IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!"Default" (use Lytebox c.4.0)
THANK YOU THANK YOU. It's a great day!!!!!!!
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You are very welcome. I get the large pics over at the GTASOURCEPAGE.com unfortunately I do not have such an option there I guess one is an older version...
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Car: 1987 Z28 IROC-Z ASC Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI LB9
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Axle/Gears: 3.45 G92
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
Have owned this car since I purchased it new in 1987, summer driven with 29,000 original miles, every option available in 1987. Last year of the IROC-Z's to be built at the Original Camaro Plant in Norwood, Ohio
1987 Z28 IROC ASC Convertible
Engine 305 TPI LB9
Transmission 5 speed MM5
Axle/Gears 3.45 G92
Four wheel brakes
GM Custom leather bucket seats (rare option)
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Your car is absolutely stunning!!!
Have owned this car since I purchased it new in 1987, summer driven with 29,000 original miles, every option available in 1987. Last year of the IROC-Z's to be built at the Original Camaro Plant in Norwood, Ohio
1987 Z28 IROC ASC Convertible
Engine 305 TPI LB9
Transmission 5 speed MM5
Axle/Gears 3.45 G92
Four wheel brakes
GM Custom leather bucket seats (rare option)
1987 Z28 IROC ASC Convertible
Engine 305 TPI LB9
Transmission 5 speed MM5
Axle/Gears 3.45 G92
Four wheel brakes
GM Custom leather bucket seats (rare option)
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Axle/Gears: 3.45 G92
Re: October 2015 COTM **VOTING**
Good luck to all! What a great selection of 3rdGens this month!
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Thanks for the Vote & comments! GM Nationals was a blast! Keep in touch!
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28 H.O.
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