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Forum: Electronics
08-01-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 279
Posted By Banks4004

Only headlights work, no acc, no ignition. Fusible link?

Hi all. My 90 RS 5.0 5MT turned off (right when I parked it thankfully) and now when I turn the ignition nothing happens. I have no electronics working other than headlights. The ignition switch had...
Forum: Interior
05-29-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,322
Posted By Banks4004

Re: DASH PAD SURVEY:

8 years on mine. still perfect
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-14-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,865
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Has Your Third Gen Ever Been Mistaken For a Corvette or Something Else?

I have a friend who snaps me a video of him singing little red corvette every time he sees me driving.

Also have a co worker who refers to it as the firebird and the thunderbird
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-14-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 23,338
Posted By Banks4004

Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

not restomods necessarily but enjoying the pictures
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-14-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Some pics before I put the camaro away for a long time

I have a thread about it in this section I believe
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-13-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Some pics before I put the camaro away for a long time

It was breaking down about every two weeks with small items and costing too much for parts, insurance, gas etc... But mostly I am about to move about the country and wont necessarily have a garage or...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-13-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Some pics before I put the camaro away for a long time

Thanks, I'll check out some threads too keep it from rotting and getting gnarly
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-12-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By Banks4004

Some pics before I put the camaro away for a long time

This was my first car and my daily driver most of the seven years until now. But I just graduated and that means I need a bigger reliable car to get around the country. Love this car and every minute...
Forum: Body
07-17-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,774
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Hug me, hold me. Heart says fix, brain says junk, cowl rot

fix it no other car will be the same. you will be happy you did. or you will hate the car hah
Forum: Interior
07-13-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By Banks4004

Re: ac vacuum lines

check the vent doors in the passenger foot area. make sure they are in place properly
Forum: Interior
07-01-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,604
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Mustang "smart windows" on a thirdgen

I think they do that to allow the window to seat in a groove in the upper window seal instead of just smashing against it. It seals better and is better for security. It wouldnt be too hard to design...
Forum: Interior
06-08-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By Banks4004

Re: instrument bulb sockets

so socket usually means what the bulb plugs into. the dash bulb is that whole unit with the plastic, it doesnt come out. its not a 194 in a socket. unless you mean the part of the cluster that...
Forum: Interior
06-08-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By Banks4004

Re: instrument bulb sockets

he clearly needs sockets not bulbs
Forum: Car Audio
06-06-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,871
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Any hidden antennas that actually work?

i wonder if you could purpose the rear defroster as an antenna, kind of an out there idea
Forum: Car Audio
05-22-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,128
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Remove Subs and Amp From Trunk Help

That's pretty rude and unnecessary. Giving Oklahoma a bad name.
Forum: Car Audio
05-18-2014, 03:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,128
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Remove Subs and Amp From Trunk Help

That whole box should just lift out. Most sub boxes just sit in the well. Its going to be really heavy and it helps a lot to have 2 guys, I've done it alone and its doable just takes some muscling it...
Forum: Fabrication
05-11-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 90,147
Posted By Banks4004

Re: BlackTopKing's "Concrete Angel" Build

I vote black or silver with red lip to match the red on the car. but whatever final set you get should be big and loud
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-10-2014, 01:36 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 31,984
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Post Your 305 1/4 Mile Times

16.xxx first time I ever hit the 1/4 mile in any vehicle. 305 tbi headers, chip, underdrive, bad reaction time, poor shifting, slow car
Forum: Fabrication
05-05-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 90,147
Posted By Banks4004

Re: BlackTopKing's "Concrete Angel" Build

I feel ya man, but you gotta deal with the world sometime. Its lookin good, that red stripe takes it to a good stopping point i think.
Forum: Fabrication
05-05-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 90,147
Posted By Banks4004

Re: BlackTopKing's "Concrete Angel" Build

sorry if I missed a post about it but what are you planning to do with the black area? I saw you put the red stripe over some of it now
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-03-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,520
Posted By Banks4004

Re: 4in exhaust tips????

cant remember off the top of my head what these are but they are big

http://i61.tinypic.com/2mepzee.jpg

i could measure later if u wanted exact
Forum: Interior
05-03-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,676
Posted By Banks4004

Re: 4th gen headrests interchangeable?

to specify I believe only trans ams and possibly firebirds had the seats with headrests that were separate parts

Big:
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-01-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 35,248
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Have you named your Cars?

mine is the "bonemaro"
Forum: Interior
04-30-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Posted By Banks4004

Re: 4th gen console w/ ratchet shifter

get a manual console and use a manual boot, thats what people do to avoid mods. they should all work i believe. I like the later years styles but thats all preference
Forum: Electronics
04-30-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 254,693
Posted By Banks4004

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

The wattage is essentially the max power the resistor can handle. The current of the circuit is so small most any resistor will be fine. 1/2 watt, 1 watt, 2 watt, whatever watt. Cutting it is...
Forum: Interior
04-29-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,676
Posted By Banks4004

4th gen headrests interchangeable?

Does anyone know if the 2 4th gen headrest styles are interchangeable? I have the big kind and would like to put in the smaller kind.

Thanks
Forum: Exhaust
04-29-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Smog/air crap?

jichniow nailed it, i did mine forever ago
Forum: Cooling
04-27-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By Banks4004

Re: A/C pressure readings??

i have a r12 system converted to 134 and it gets cold. I am in oklahoma and it gets very comfortable inside in the high heat. If you want freakish cold like sub 40s then I would look into some other...
Forum: Interior
03-31-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By Banks4004

Re: 4th gen console and seats installed!

Well they both came from the guys 99, he had the car he stripped out
Forum: Electronics
03-30-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 362
Posted By Banks4004

Digital dash speedometer calibration?

My speedo has been off for about 4 years since I did my 308 to 342 diff swap, last time the trans was out I could not find the right gear anywhere so its still off. I recently did the tach fix and it...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-25-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Stock LS1 with a rebuilt T5wc? give it a chance!

Thanks man, I'll probably grab a shifter soon anyway
Forum: Electronics
03-24-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 254,693
Posted By Banks4004

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Thanks so much for the research. I had been driving way off and had no idea. I feel like I have a new car now! Here are my readings:

Tach Reading- Actual- Difference
1200 700 ...
Forum: Electronics
03-19-2014, 12:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By Banks4004

What is this plug and should it be connected?

This has just been sitting there in my car and I have always wondered what it is. It looks kinda like an O2 sensor plug but mines hooked up. Can anyone identify this for me?

(the large black...
Forum: Interior
03-15-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By Banks4004

Re: 4th gen console and seats installed!

Yes sir from a 99
Forum: Interior
03-14-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By Banks4004

4th gen console and seats installed!

Picked up these seats and console for 200 bucks on craigslist and just got it in. Still need to work out the shifter boot and clean it all up but its in and way better! Ill post more pics of install...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-14-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Stock LS1 with a rebuilt T5wc? give it a chance!

ok thanks for the responses. So it sounds like i could use the T5 and with mindful driving still have a reliable driver. I could live with that until a t56 came around
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-11-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Banks4004

Stock LS1 with a rebuilt T5wc? give it a chance!

I know this idea has been bashed all over... but it would make a lot of sense for me.

I need a new engine soon for my beloved daily driver. the 305 tbi is getting worn out and starting to show it....
Forum: Fabrication
03-05-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 90,147
Posted By Banks4004

Re: BlackTopKing's "Concrete Angel" Build

looks great I feel like it does the car justice. really works well
Forum: Fabrication
03-03-2014, 11:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,348
Posted By Banks4004

Re: not bad at all... 3rd/5th gen hybrid

I haven't seen it. Doesn't quite work but its probably the best anyone could do. Looks clean thats for sure.
Forum: Fabrication
02-27-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 90,147
Posted By Banks4004

Re: BlackTopKing's "Concrete Angel" Build

That roof must have been a task. seems like you would need to hang from your ceiling to do it
Forum: Car Audio
02-24-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 884
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Sound Dampening Guide

thanks for the post. this is really a good brief explanation that should get most people on the right track.
Forum: Interior
02-22-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Fourth Gen Interior Seats Question???

you may be able to swap the actual cover off the good bottom and back. they are most likely the same or at least look similar
Forum: Interior
02-20-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Air vents not changing well... no vacuum leaks found

Fixed the issue. It was a case of previous owner bamboozling. I tried to look inside the heater core box area and saw the plastic was actually broken and the axel that has 2 doors rotating on it had...
Forum: Interior
02-20-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,793
Posted By Banks4004

Re: sound deadening material

I'm interested to hear too, anyone have a link to exactly what the product is?
Forum: Brakes
02-20-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,707
Posted By Banks4004

Re: E brake adjustment?

I swapped a disc 89 diff into my 90 (upgrading from drums) and swapped the valve from the 89 car at the same time. It threaded right in for me, piece of cake. So presumably an 89 valve would work...
Forum: Interior
02-19-2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By Banks4004

Re: Air vents not changing well... no vacuum leaks found

I just checked again and they look pretty good. I can see the vacuum lines that go into a bundle of wires and I believe into the firewall. Couldn't hurt to change them but they look fine.
Forum: Fabrication
02-18-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 90,147
Posted By Banks4004

Re: BlackTopKing's "Concrete Angel" Build

This is a work of art man, really amazing. And its only going to get cooler as you drive it and get some road rash
Forum: Brakes
02-18-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,707
Posted By Banks4004

Re: E brake adjustment?

the cable just has to be shorter so anywhere on the cable that doesn't interfere with anything during the full travel should be fine
Forum: Brakes
02-17-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,707
Posted By Banks4004

Re: E brake adjustment?

I have only heard of the cable clamp idea for the record. I don't see why it wouldn't work and I was going to do it but I recently took apart my brake lever to lube it and when I put it back in it...
Forum: Brakes
02-17-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,707
Posted By Banks4004

Re: E brake adjustment?

this is the exact problem I posted in this section last week. Get some cable clamps to shorten the cables if you cant or don't want to get the adjuster.
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