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Forum: Members Camaros
08-04-2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,588
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: 1991 Camaro RS

I think my exact words were... "What is this thing behind the head?... What the? What the actual f*ck is this thing?!"
Forum: Members Camaros
08-04-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,588
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: 1991 Camaro RS

My car is finally Registered! After all those things that we put into the car it now passes emissions. We took it out and did a good wash, and I snapped a few pictures. I will take it out for a full...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-26-2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,588
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: 1991 Camaro RS

I haven't posted but it doesn't mean I'm not working on the car, but it has not passed emissions yet, it has been very difficult. Here is a list of what we have done so far:

New steering wheel...
Forum: Car Audio
07-20-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,578
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Android Tablet in 1991 Camaro Dash

I am going to start this with a flat plate that will be right in the correct mounting position, I'll move it around till it's right where I want it, then progress to building side plates, then...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-29-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,733
Posted By Falconiroc

Shaved Truck intakes and clearance

I searched but didn't find results here, has anyone checked clearance on shaved truck intakes? Is it much better what kind of hood would be required to make it work?...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-28-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,588
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: 1991 Camaro RS

So I have still not been able to get the car registered, it just wouldn't pass emissions. We decided to replace the valve seals to get rid of smoke, but it has always run rich which is what was...
Forum: Car Audio
06-19-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,578
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Android Tablet in 1991 Camaro Dash

Thanks Tibo, I got the tablet for the project and I will take a few pics to show how I want it situated. I'll start with a cardboard mock up and go from there. The first incarnation will use a case...
Forum: Car Audio
05-26-2017, 10:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,578
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Android Tablet in 1991 Camaro Dash

Should be getting the tablet next month, and probably some textured ABS or Plexi to mock up a box for it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-26-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I have to admit, that is pretty badass.
Forum: Car Audio
05-11-2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,578
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Android Tablet in 1991 Camaro Dash

I am going to do a simple colored textured plexi that I will cut and set into place to mount the tablet above the current HVAC/Stereo. The existing stereo will remain, and be used for amplification...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-11-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

FYI, my current plans are to do something similar to what morrow did, and use A arms and coil overs to push it out to where I want it, then tune it from there, this way I can go back to stock...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-11-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

The C5 Camaro looked like a ton of fun, but even the images have expired and can't be viewed now. Too bad really, looked like a fun one.
Forum: Car Audio
04-24-2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,578
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Android Tablet in 1991 Camaro Dash

Nearly unlimited storage, navigation, direct connection through OBD for instant car data, a lot of reasons..

but most of all, BECAUSE I WANT TO!!!! =)
Forum: Electronics
04-12-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,604
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: No Crank, No Start 92 Camaro

Ok, I thought I'd put my story here since it is the same behavior:

I had no crank, no start, no security light (sec light may just not be there in my case)

I had rebuilt the column a month back...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-11-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,588
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: 1991 Camaro RS

I'll just put this here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljq6OOf_IRE
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-11-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,229
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: T5 whine. Who else gets it?

My T5 whines in 1-3rd gear on both Accel or Decel, its behind an L03 right now and I don't plan on modifying the TBI engine, I'm just hoping it will survive a couple years till I get the LS swap...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-11-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 25,000
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: My 1987 IROC

looking good man, keep it up!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-05-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,756
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: How do I know if I need to rebuild/replace my steering gearbox?

removed the rag joint, or replaced it? The rag joint (even new) will give you on-center dead zone. Removing the rag joint and replacing it with something solid (Grand Cherokee steering shaft or...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-04-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,756
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: How do I know if I need to rebuild/replace my steering gearbox?

I went with an astro van center link getting rid of the rag joint, it drastically improved my steering feel.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-03-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

all three of my 4th gens handled well, but honestly most of my good third gens handled great too. my '88 IROC handled wonderfully, and my 1991 handles great too.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

and honestly with this setup, it would be quite easy to extend 2", they could easily offer 2 sets of A arms with the setup, which would allow you to use 4th gen wheel offset on all 4 wheels, The main...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2017, 06:30 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I will contact them also, as the more interest they get, the more likely this will come to fruition.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

They have a great video on that site showing the difference in how the outside wheel in a corner, especially under hard braking doesn't maintain a good contact patch when using MacPherson struts, in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I'd consider toying around with this idea, I would however like to make sure that the process is reversible for now.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

This is very interesting, I assume you'd need to create a couple mounts for the upper A arm (aka short arm) in the wheel well? might have to support it from behind too.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-01-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

Love this discussion, I think its great, thank you for posting everyone.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

did you widen your front end to 4th gen offset?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I'll be going with some good hub centric spacers in the near future, but I'll continue researching and talking to some of the engineers that I'm familiar with. I don't doubt your knowledge here, as...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2017, 09:38 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I totally understand what you were suggesting, I was actully responding to someone else.

Going with a Vette suspension would be great, but since vettes use an LSA suspension, it requires...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I'm not actually suggesting increasing the overall track width of the car, I want the wheels to be more or less exactly in the same position as they are now, and the same as if you were running 4th...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

Thanks for Posting SlickTrackGod, your post was very informative, so what do you think about extending the A Arm, steering sleeve, and then using a bracket to just slightly change the angle of the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

You may be right, and this is something I'm interested to investigate and explore.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

wow, way to take my comment out of context. Believe what you want dude. Wow you jump to some real conclusions there. As usual your logic doesn't make sense, but ok. Have a nice day.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I've had 10 F-bodies, and its not that I don't like corvettes, they're great cars, I just have a thing for third gen F-bodies.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

If I wanted a C5, I'd buy a C5 =)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

TED, I'm not going to give up on something just because its hard. That's not how advancements are made. I'm not afraid to try new things, and if I fail, I'll learn something along the way, and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2017, 06:38 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

Now we're having a great discussion and some good points are being made. I'm thinking that an extended A arm, steering sleeve, and adjusted angle on the strut would probably be the most practical...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I thought about this, and you might have to make a bracket to change the angle of the strut to maintain a vertical wheel orientation, but I wasn't sure how a steeper strut angle would affect...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,201
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: 4th Gen rear swap question regarding E-brake cables

Wickydooda, yea I pretty much have the same situation with mine, though I cut the ends off and put some new ends on but did not secure them enough so I'm going to have to re-do it. I also had to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,692
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Lets see your Road Race / Autocross Suspensions!

Morrow, what customizations did you make to your A Arms?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I swear you are speaking another language TEDSgrad, Its not about giving anything up, I don't know where you go that. Yes I would like to run 4th gen wheels, it would be nice to do it without...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I'm sure all these awesome rides are TGO members, but yea, they're all 4th gen rims with spacers, what I'm saying is to be able to run them WITHOUT spacers if you already have a 4th gen width rear.
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I already have a wide rear (4th Gen) I want a wide front to match it, so I can run matching rims without spacers. If I wanted a 4th gen, I'd buy one.

I think you are completely missing the...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-28-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,588
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: 1991 Camaro RS

ARGH! So The Drivers side door is not from a 1991 Camaro. The spots where you place the Guide/braces are too narrow for the 1991 Guides I ordered. I'm going to have to grind them out to make them...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,057
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Looks like Morrison has a more compact version of their IRS available

I've thought for a long time that the 5th gen rear could be modified (and naturally our car modified) to be used in a third gen. I actually think that because it has its own subframe that this kind...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

You know, I thought of another method that might be easier, the bracket that mounts the brakes could be made thicker, and the wheel hub face could be moved out 2"is that feasible?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I was brainstorming on this last night, as I see it there are 3 basic methods of making this happen.

1. Move the mounting points inward 2", which would push the spindle out 2"
2. Push the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-27-2017, 10:38 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I am aware of these direct fit solutions, however, I'm not really interested in them, I would like a more complete solution allowing me to use any 4th gen wheels I want, at their original backspacing...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-27-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,848
Posted By Falconiroc

Making a spindle that extends the track out 2"

I was thinking about making a spindle that extends the track out 2" to avoid using spacers to run 4th gen width wheels.

I like this Idea because it would move the brakes out further and they'd be...
Forum: Body
03-23-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,625
Posted By Falconiroc

Re: Project Nightmare...1987 Chevy Camaro T-Top

Glad you really like it. The third brake light on the hatch threw me off too, but it makes sense that they carried it over for cars without spoilers I guess. Have fun with it man!
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