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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-14-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: rear coilover kit

There's always weight jacks, basically the same function as coil overs and fit in the stock location.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-05-2015, 08:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,319
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Lowering a 6cyl car. Will lowering springs work?

Drop spindles would work the same for 8 or 6 cylinder cars, but its my understanding that there are durability issues with the drop spindles on the market for our cars. I don't think there are...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-31-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,308
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: what kinda of struts and shocks are you guys using?

I'm on the Koni Yellows/Ground Control setup. Car is my daily driver with a minimum of at least one autocross event a month. I will say the Konis are awesome and I am more than happy with my...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-04-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,718
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: QA1 vs Viking shox for the rear end?

Sport line is 700 lb/in front and 80-137 lb/in progressive rear

Pro-kit Is 714 lb/in front and 109-177 lb/in progressive rear
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-03-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,718
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: QA1 vs Viking shox for the rear end?

Roostmeyer, what's the specs on the rest of your suspention setup? 350 lbs/in seems like a LOT of rear spring. Are they in the stock location?

I don't mean to sound like I'm questioning if you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-03-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,718
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: QA1 vs Viking shox for the rear end?

The sport lines are an 80-137 lbs/in progressive rear spring. That's not much stiffer, if at all, than stock. I run 200 lbs/in rear springs with the third gen Koni yellows and can say there is plenty...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-25-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: 1986 Z28 suspension rebuild

Changing to a new wonder bar won't make a difference, and changing to the same size rear sway bar won't make a difference. Changing just the rear size will effect the balance of your car.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-29-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,854
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: No budget 3rd gen autocross suspension?

This is probably the best explanation of the effect unsprung mass has, nicely done. :goodjob:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-21-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,175
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Weight in the trunk for traction, how do third gens respond?

300 lbs is a lot. Adding weight would be more of a bandaid fix than actually solving your problem. What brand tires are you running?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-31-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,179
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Aotocross with an automatic??

I autocross a V6 with an auto as well. I've never felt the need to manually shift between 1st and 2nd, just leave it in 2nd and be done with it. It will downshift by itself on slower corners when you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-03-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,113
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: How to set up my rear suspension

How is anything I said wrong? He said when he put a larger front sway bar on the car, it started pushing the nose more than before. I told him adding front bar stiffness in relation to the rear will...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-02-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,367
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Forza 5 players?

What are some of your lap times?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-31-2014, 01:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,113
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: How to set up my rear suspension

That's because a bigger front bar in relation to the rear will cause understeer. These cars already understeer from the factory and adding a larger front bar without changing the rear will just make...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-09-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,587
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Summit racing koni sale

Mine came the same way from autoanything, I was kinda bummed I didn't get a sticker too haha. You're not missing a knob, it only comes with the one "knob key" I guess you could call it. You're...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-28-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Koni strut adjustment

They come with an adjuster knob that fits on top of the strut. I believe counterclockwise is firmer and clockwise is softer, but it says it on the knob. There are no clicks for the front, but they...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-27-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,587
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Summit racing koni sale

Since your car is lowered, I would say that Konis would be a good choice for you. Plus since you already have so much invested in you're front suspension, cheaping out now would seem kinda silly....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-27-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,587
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Summit racing koni sale

This. My car is pretty much all stock except for the Konis now, but I autocross at the very least once a month. I installed them a few days ago and honestly just driving around on the street, it...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-26-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,587
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Summit racing koni sale

I literally just got mine from autoanything, $604 shipped to the door.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-12-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,968
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Max caster ?

The least you can get is 6?! I haven't even heard of anybody being able to get 6.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-06-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Autocross video!

Thanks man! The V6 suspension is squishy, but it gets the job done!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-06-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Autocross video!

Just realized there was an autocross section on this forum, figured I'd post one of my videos! The car is an 87 V6 Sports Coupe, all stock except for IROC wheels. The car is slow as hell, but it's...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-30-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,277
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: best steering wheel

I have the 761 which is the same wheel except all black, and I love it. It's not expensive and feels great in your hand. Grant also sells different horn buttons too for more customabilty. I've had...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-26-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,914
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Wonderbar/Steering Brace

Yep, apparently it made enough of a noticeable difference for them to start selling them as a separate item. I'm skeptical of it, but would love to see test data to prove me wrong.

I'm still not...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-25-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,914
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Wonderbar/Steering Brace

Raising or lowering your car does not effect the steering brace.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-04-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,472
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Improve 1/4 Times?/Introduction

Just an FYI, they stopped making the Berlinetta in '86.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: clattering steering wheel

Like rawley said, could be many things. Another thing to check is to see if a wheel weight has fallen off, that would cause the tires to become out of balance and could cause steering wheel vibration.
Forum: V6
04-19-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 695
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: does this exist?

My uncle has had one of those (or something very similar) on his 67 Camaro for years, never had a problem. It's driven to the track and raced every weekend on Sat and Sun so the car sees plenty of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-17-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 790
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Need honest opinions on 90 irock

And FYI, it's called an IROC (not irock) as in International Race of Champions.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-17-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Trans swap questions

Anybody?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-16-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Trans swap questions

This just popped into my head as well, can I use the same transmission cross member?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-16-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Trans swap questions

A wrecked 83 third gen showed up at the junkyard a few days ago and its got a 5 speed that I've wanted for awhile. The wrecked car is a 2.8 carb'd V6 and it'd be going into my 87 2.8 MPFI auto....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-29-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,170
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Thirdgen on the Cover of GMHIGHTECH........ mine!

One of my favorite cars on this board, congrats man!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-18-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Which parts are actually needed

Beat me to it!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-18-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Which parts are actually needed

They come with everything you need. I believe you can only buy the whole kit together, they don't sell front and rears separately.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-18-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Which parts are actually needed

If you want to go low I would suggest the Ground Control weight jacks over the lowering springs. That way you get to dial in your ride height exactly where you want it and pick your spring stiffness....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-13-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Wont shift past 70

I believe the 700R4 won't shift into overdrive at WOT regardless of speed, so yes that is normal.
Forum: Cooling
01-23-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Aftermarket coolant temp gauge help.

Anyone?
Forum: Cooling
01-22-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Aftermarket coolant temp gauge help.

You're probably right, but I want to run this gauge mechanically not electrically.
Forum: Cooling
01-22-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Aftermarket coolant temp gauge help.

Alright so I got a mechanical temp gauge and I can't seem to find a place to screw the end of the capillary tube into the engine. By the way this is with the 2.8 V6, as I've found plenty of threads...
Forum: Body
01-04-2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,967
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: What is the best looking spoiler on a third gen?

I've never seen one of the 4in ones, that might look good. And I completely agree on the 5 in with no gfx, but it still doesn't look as good as a normal iroc.
Forum: Members Camaros
01-03-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,888
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Decided to see how it look nothing permanent

I think it all looked good except for the spoiler, i would say leave that white. I really like the black side mirrors though.
Forum: Body
01-03-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,967
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: What is the best looking spoiler on a third gen?

I think I'm the only one on this board that doesn't like the 5 in spoiler, or the 91-92 high rise for that matter. The 5 in just looks goofy to me and the high rise just doesn't look like it belongs...
Forum: Body
01-02-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Door replacement

Thanks man, that paints a pretty good picture on what I'm getting into.
Forum: Body
01-02-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Door replacement

So my door has been banged up beyond repair (thank you elderly drivers) and I know the scrap yard near me has a few third gens in it. My question is what's the best way to remove and install a door?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-24-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Tires

My car had 225s on it when I bought it and I drove it like that for months, you'll be fine. It looks better now with the 245/50/16s but it's not a huge difference as fas as looks go. I think the only...
Forum: Cooling
12-19-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 852
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Car was over heating and now it's not

Our cars NEED the air dam otherwise they will overheat, as you found out. That's always the first thing to look for when overheating at speed but not when stopped.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-10-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,533
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: Tell me what you think how my Z would look with a set of iroc replicas

I know this is an old thread but I though it was odd that nobody pointed out that he already has iroc wheels on his car, no need to purchase a new set.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-05-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,868
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: January 2013 COTM *Nominations*

I second this. His car is awesome.
Forum: Interior
11-27-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,152
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: How to lower seats? I'm too tall and my head rubs against the roof.

Yea I noticed that after I posted haha.
Forum: Interior
11-27-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,152
Posted By 87 Camaro Dude

Re: How to lower seats? I'm too tall and my head rubs against the roof.

Haha dude you must be a giant! I'm 5'11" and I actually ended up raising my seat about an inch. I like to easily see over the hood.
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