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Forum: Car Audio
05-19-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 130,011
Posted By hardon85

Re: Possible Touchscreen 1.5 din option?

Just a little extra info here. the switch that needs to tap into your parking brake (from my understanding) can not be constantly grounded. I guess the aftermarket folks caught on that people were...
Forum: History / Originality
05-16-2016, 12:48 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 18,384
Posted By hardon85

Re: 1990 1LE Trans Am 1 of 4 FOUND

I'm not trying to pick your car apart but what's up with the big gaps around the hood? It looks like it was like that when it was raced too. Was there other bracing removed? I'm not sure if I'm...
Forum: History / Originality
05-12-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,054
Posted By hardon85

Re: 1989 TTA Pre Production Car? Mecum Indy

I know it's a couple weeks until the car show but after work last night I stopped by to snap a picture of it from the outside of the building. At least it's got a cool home now....
Forum: History / Originality
05-12-2016, 01:10 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 23,283
Posted By hardon85

Re: Restoration / Correction of our 1992 Polo Green / Gold Heritage Edition Camaro RS

I have always gotten a funny look from people when telling them this. When I had to remove tint I tried goo-gone and some other products and all it would do was smear the adhesive around. But I...
Forum: History / Originality
05-11-2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,432
Posted By hardon85

Re: 85 Kammback TA

I was thinking the exact same thing, who in their right mind would pay that? It's funny what a set of ugly wheels will do to a car. I used to think these were kind of cool looking but seeing all...
Forum: Body
05-11-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,433
Posted By hardon85

Re: Totaled My 1990...Sob story begins

Glad to see your progress. Just a question on the title. It was always my understanding that the title wouldn't change unless you didn't keep the car. Is that still the case? Did your title...
Forum: History / Originality
05-10-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,054
Posted By hardon85

Re: 1989 TTA Pre Production Car? Mecum Indy

I will do my best. He has it roped off so you can't really get any closer than 2 feet to it. If I can't get close enough I'll ask him if it's ok and show him this thread.
Forum: History / Originality
05-10-2016, 01:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,054
Posted By hardon85

Re: 1989 TTA Pre Production Car? Mecum Indy

I've heard this before, but if it were me that wouldn't mean anything to me. I guess the only reason I'm posting this is that I do know where one of the TTA hard top cloth interior cars is. It's in...
Forum: Body
05-03-2016, 01:22 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,008
Posted By hardon85

Re: when someone calls your car a p.o.s...

Lets be honest. Compared to cars today, they are a POS, these cars have very little to offer in stock form. As some have said these cars are all show and no go. To me what makes these cars great...
Forum: Car Audio
04-28-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,102
Posted By hardon85

Re: Sound System - Do I got it right?

First off I want to apologize, I did not mean to sound like a jerk. It was late when I wrote this and didn't proof read it before I posted it.

I forgot to put in there I love Pioneer's head...
Forum: Car Audio
04-28-2016, 02:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,102
Posted By hardon85

Re: Sound System - Do I got it right?

It has been a long time since I have done anything with stereos.

I didn't read all the info in all these posts, when it starts getting into 1 ohm, 2 ohm or 4 ohm, I haven't looked into this so I...
Forum: History / Originality
04-20-2016, 01:38 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 15,189
Posted By hardon85

Re: The Resurrection of "Nellie"

I have to say that I have so much respect for you in so many ways. I haven't been on this board for 4-5 years but I've thought about you often. I couldn't remember your name but when I logged in...
Forum: Car Audio
06-23-2014, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,519
Posted By hardon85

Re: Double din bezel

You're right the do make but there was 2 issues (in my eyes anyway) #1 they cost $180. #2 the weight of the radio is supported entirely by the bezel. Mine is mounted and completely supported in the...
Forum: History / Originality
06-20-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,913
Posted By hardon85

Re: Thirdgen Camaro on Top Gear, Tuesday

Guys it's a show. I've only seen bits and pieces of the British version since I can't stand their accents I don't care to see any more of it either. But how was the car trashed afterwards? Adam...
Forum: Car Audio
06-20-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,519
Posted By hardon85

Re: Double din bezel

I then painted it since my factory bezel was smooth I wanted to keep the same look. The paint came out ok. It did not perfectly match the other painted plastic in my truck so if I were ever to do...
Forum: Car Audio
06-20-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,519
Posted By hardon85

Double din bezel

Hey guys i know this isn't 3rd gen related but this would work for any vehicle. I have learned a lot here so that is why I'm posting it here. But anyway I put a double din radio in my 2004 dodge ram....
Forum: Convertibles
05-21-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,241
Posted By hardon85

Re: 1989 Formula 350 Convertible?

Honestly it makes absolutely no difference to me what so ever, my whole point on this in people calling a vin 3 car factory and a vin 2 car non factory is kind of silly when they are basically the...
Forum: Convertibles
05-20-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,241
Posted By hardon85

Re: 1989 Formula 350 Convertible?

No I take no disrespect from that at all. Like I said that's just how I look at it. I guess it's never been defined what is factory and what is not. Your tire point is a fair one and I'm sure...
Forum: Convertibles
05-19-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,241
Posted By hardon85

Re: 1989 Formula 350 Convertible?

I just found this thread and it was pretty interesting to read it's cool that a car that sparked such a debate is still owned by a member.

I think this debate has pretty well died but one thing...
Forum: History / Originality
05-16-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 874
Posted By hardon85

Re: 2nd look

personally I think it's a good trade. One other thing to consider is how hard it would be to sell your bike and if you like the IROC better I would say it was a great trade.
Forum: History / Originality
05-02-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 11,906
Posted By hardon85

Re: I may go check out this IROC...

Am I missing something? From reading the first page the only thing that appealed to you about this car was that it was a yellow 5 speed? Is that correct? Well most 3rd gens need paint anyway and...
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2012, 02:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,247
Posted By hardon85

Re: You must be joking

Cool I'm glad you got the car of your dreams and honestly that is not a sarcastic remark. I too purchased my dream 3rd gen too unfortunately I think it's to far gone to save :(. I too have the same...
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 834
Posted By hardon85

Re: Is it worth saving?

Well in that case I guess it would depend on your state (the state you live in) and how easy it is to title without one. It's hard to tell with less than perfect pictures and a very vague...
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 834
Posted By hardon85

Re: Is it worth saving?

Are you interested in buying it?
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,247
Posted By hardon85

Re: You must be joking

Very well said here and just to add a few things to what you already said. First off I should say that I turned 30 this year and I guess I'm as old as the first 3rd gens so these cars are basically...
Forum: Convertibles
04-19-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,022
Posted By hardon85

Re: 88 Sport Coupe Convertible

Just out of curiosity I know the sport coupe convertibles are the rarest verts but does that really matter? I know if I had one I would definitely turn it into a IROC, Z28,RS clone just because I...
Forum: Body
08-16-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,391
Posted By hardon85

Re: T-Top Cracked!!!

This is my understanding too at least from what I have read on here. The way I remember is all f-bodies from 89 on got plastic tops and there was a tsb and whenever there was a problem the fix was...
Forum: Body
07-15-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,516
Posted By hardon85

Re: Paint Opinions? Keep Firebird gloss blue or go flat satin black? (Pics)

I would keep it blue if I were you but that's just my opinion
Forum: History / Originality
07-14-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By hardon85

Re: Is this special?

I'm with you there, I was gonna get an ASC vert myself but many parts are not available and the ones that are available are outrageous (rear spoiler for instance, just the center part is $250). But...
Forum: History / Originality
07-14-2011, 01:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By hardon85

Re: Is this special?

it looks to me like it's an autoform vert conversion. Personally I'm not a huge fan of it but from what I have seen they are not worth as much as an ASC vert, they are probably worth more than a...
Forum: Car Audio
06-04-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,983
Posted By hardon85

Re: Radio always on - even with car off

check the above post but there's a fuse that's probably bad
Forum: Members Camaros
06-02-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,506
Posted By hardon85

Re: My 1985 IROC-Z/1995 hybrid!

Sorry I know it's an old post but I have to say your car is beautiful on the outside (however I'm not big into cowl hoods) but that's an awesome color I agree with jchaussee...
Forum: History / Originality
06-02-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
Posted By hardon85

Re: Where do I start?? 1983 CFI Z28!!

What exactly are you asking? We don't know what's wrong with it or what you need to fix but a little more info would be helpful. Whatever you do good luck.
Forum: Interior
05-31-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,601
Posted By hardon85

Re: Has anybody made new cupholders?

I know this is an old post too but from what I have seen the best looking cup holder I have seen is the one with the console clock or drilling a hole in the console for a cup holder in the same...
Forum: Interior
05-30-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 774
Posted By hardon85

Re: 140/145 speedo ???

I have always wondered this too, I thought I read this on here (or I might have dreamed it up) but I thought there was something in the cluster you could change that would make it a 145 mph cluster...
Forum: History / Originality
05-28-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,728
Posted By hardon85

Re: McDonald's Edition Camaro

does anybody think this car was a giveaway of some sort (like a monopoly thing)? And not an actual special edition? From what I have seen and read there is nothing special about it
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-18-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By hardon85

LSX front accessories

Hey guys just planning out my dream build here. I am still unsure of what to do ideally I would like to get a F-body wrecked car but I can't seem to find many so my first question would be where do...
Forum: Car Audio
05-12-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,983
Posted By hardon85

Re: Radio always on - even with car off

hey guys I had the same problem (temporarily) and only found the fix because I bought a factory service manual. I had to wire both the constant and switched power wires to the switched (accessory...
Forum: Body
05-11-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,794
Posted By hardon85

Re: T-top conversion.....

Not 3rd gen related at all but keep in mind that all 4th gens started as t tops and were converted to hardtops. If you don't believe me just type in "how to t-top a camaro" on google and it will...
Forum: Body
05-10-2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,039
Posted By hardon85

Re: sticky hood latch questions

Thanks I'm glad you like my prop rod lol. Actually in this whole mess I pulled out the driver side kick panel and well I was at it I pulled up the carpet a little and there was about a dime sized...
Forum: Body
05-09-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,039
Posted By hardon85

Re: sticky hood latch questions

update.
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This has been driving me nuts, in case you guys are wondering how I got it,...
Forum: Body
05-09-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,548
Posted By hardon85

Re: Cut Camaro in Half??

Well I found this post again and he should be home now, so any pics? I would love to see what you have done or hear what you are planning.
Forum: Body
05-08-2011, 03:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,039
Posted By hardon85

Re: sticky hood latch questions

Thanks again guys for all of the advice. I have been super busy the last few days so I haven't had any time to try the new things out. But it looks like I will be replacing the latch whenever I can...
Forum: Body
05-05-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,039
Posted By hardon85

Re: sticky hood latch questions

Thank you guys for all your responses. I feel like such a retard I followed maverick's advice and still could not get the hood open. I guess the biggest problem is there is an X brace in front of...
Forum: Body
05-03-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,480
Posted By hardon85

Re: black iroc headlight bucket color ?

I just wanted to comment that I had a 4th gen that had gloss back headlight buckets (the rest of the car was also black) and I thought it looked stupid when the lights were on because they would...
Forum: Body
05-03-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,039
Posted By hardon85

sticky hood latch questions

Hey guys I know this is common and I did search on this already and could not find a satisfactory answer. First off the hood latch on my Camaro has always stuck but in the past I was able to get it...
Forum: History / Originality
05-01-2011, 02:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,135
Posted By hardon85

Re: original or BUILT????

Ok guys this is way off topic but you guys seem to know what you're talking about so I'm gonna ask something I've always wondered. I believe that with the change to the 1 piece rear main seal...
Forum: History / Originality
05-01-2011, 02:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,712
Posted By hardon85

Re: 350 or 305 T5?

Personally I think shifting your own gears is the only way to go, I have always looked at any performance car that is an auto is a waste. As for the reliability issue I guess I would rather have the...
Forum: History / Originality
04-27-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,011
Posted By hardon85

Re: Market price for a clean TTA?

I agree you will kick yourself in a year when you find the TTA you wanted. My advice to anyone buying a car is don't settle for less than you want, my brother buys new vehicles about once a year and...
Forum: Car Audio
04-27-2011, 02:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,413
Posted By hardon85

Re: Outside the box audio ideas

I have to admit I just skimmed through your thread but I didn't see anyone mention a carputer. There are people who have done them right here on TGO and the possibilities are endless radio, climate...
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