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Forum: Electronics
04-09-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Swapping 6.0 in a digtal dash help?

Mostly, with the exception that your tach won't cover the range needed for the new engine. They have a redline above the 5200 displayed on the dash, so if you plan on setting the redline above that...
Forum: Car Audio
09-19-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,528
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Firebird Double DIN Install - Alpine iLX-W650

Hi Louis,

It's about 5-8mm smaller than the ISO standard double din (7736,180 x 100.3 mm) dimension on each side, depending on how good your centering is. I'll go snag a photo from my car as a...
Forum: Car Audio
09-18-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,528
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Firebird Double DIN Install - Alpine iLX-W650

I haven't had a chance to play with the time delay. Maybe that's what i'll be doing tonight. :)

I have a boosted system attached to this deck with some custom mounts (1800w rms class A amps) and...
Forum: Car Audio
09-18-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,528
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Firebird Double DIN Install - Alpine iLX-W650

Holey cow. I started making 3d printed bezels because i was unhappy with the work being done on these installs. That is really really clean.

How are you enjoying it? I put one in my own GTA 3...
Forum: Fabrication
09-18-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,770
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 3D printed parts

The tan wouldn't be an easy match, but that's not a hard part to model and easy to paint afterwards. I'll add it to my list of stuff to prototype when i finish building my larger printers.



I...
Forum: Fabrication
07-18-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,770
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 3D printed parts

Haven't seen one yet, but it wouldn't be hard. I'm setting up a storefront over the coming weeks to make stuff like this available.
Forum: Fabrication
07-03-2019, 09:14 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,770
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 3D printed parts

With a 0.05 or 0.1 nozzle you can get close enough that it can be close enough with some post processing, but with the level of detail required it's more of a candidate for SLA printing and not FDM....
Forum: Fabrication
07-02-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,770
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 3D printed parts

Thanks. I've been reading your threads for years and I can't say i'm surprised. Only way to get the best detail. :)



That's a rabbit hole this thread won't be able to cover. I'm working hard...
Forum: Fabrication
07-01-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,770
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 3D printed parts

Nice. What font did you end up using for the "Sound". I was able to get close with some exotic ones, but not a perfect match.
Forum: Fabrication
06-28-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,770
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 3D printed parts

Checkout the hobby licence for fusion 360. I learned solidworks back in uni for engineering projects, but learned real quick how hostile Dassault is to non corporate customers. Once you student...
Forum: Fabrication
06-27-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,770
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 3D printed parts

I think that was my thread...not sure where it went. I've been making these for awhile and they seem to hold up pretty well. Flip me a PM if you want some.



Cehbra took a crack at it awhile...
Forum: Fabrication
06-27-2019, 01:49 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,770
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 3D printed parts

I actually print quite a few keychains as promo items in the car community here in Quebec, among a bunch of third gen stuff.. If you're using the wheels as the clip point, make sure they're thick...
Forum: Interior
06-27-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,107
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Anyone know where I can get a new center console for my Firebird in Canada?

Honestly, you can print almost anything, given enough time :). As for cost, I would ballpark it to come out between $500-800 CAD for the frame with post processing work, but this wouldn't include the...
Forum: Interior
06-25-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,107
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Anyone know where I can get a new center console for my Firebird in Canada?

If only. I 3D print all kinds of stuff for third gen cars and while it`s possible to do it, It`s hard to say if anyone is ready yet to pay what it costs to print. We've been spoiled by decades of...
Forum: Car Audio
06-20-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 31,202
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: can u run amp wiring UNDER the car to trunk?

You do realize the last person posted 12 years ago, right?
Forum: Interior
06-17-2019, 10:23 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 44,910
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: GTA digital dash swap - doing it the hard way - pic heavy

Yes, that is the location of the generator lamp.
Forum: Car Audio
05-24-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,588
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Time to update the infotainment system

How's the durability on the spring clips? I've been printing these for awhile and found that they can break easily depending on the orientation of the print. Haven't bothered to check the commercial...
Forum: Car Audio
05-24-2019, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,360
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Firebird custom dash speaker covers

There's room for improvement, yes, but considering what's been made here, he's added something of value to the car and done a decent job to make it fit.

Nice work.
Forum: Electronics
05-14-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Water temp and oil pressure gages

Never been to third gen fest, but i've been to third gen expo a couple times. It's a long drive, but the event is always worth it. I'll send you a PM and we can get in contact.

If you have an l98,...
Forum: Canadian Region
05-13-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 372
Important/Useful : Pour les Québécois
Views: 47,421
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Pour les Québécois

Felicitations!

Attention avec le verification. Plusiers locations de verification sont croches et peut etre ils vont te faire chier avec des reparations. J'ai du changer le pinion arm (lol,...
Forum: Electronics
05-13-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Water temp and oil pressure gages

Both those senders are known to go bad and read low after 30 years. It's like $40 to replace both of them from rockauto.

I see you're in the montreal area too. There's a few active owners here on...
Forum: Electronics
05-08-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,238
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Security And Safety For Our 3rd Gens

+1 for a quick release wheel and stick shift. I modified my original GTA wheel with an adapter plate to use one. Even made a build thread with the design docs:
...
Forum: Car Audio
04-30-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,704
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: What's Everyone Installing in Their Sail Panels?

The search bar is your friend on that one :). The Infinity Reference line is a good place to start and Infinity Kappa if you need more power handling. Both can be had for a decent price.
Forum: Canadian Region
04-25-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 372
Important/Useful : Pour les Québécois
Views: 47,421
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Pour les Québécois

Bienvenu au groupe! Si t'est sur facebook, je te conseille de te joindre aux groupes de

3rd Gen F-Body Québec (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1701807533385813&ref=br_rs)
Passionnés...
Forum: Car Audio
04-25-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,689
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: New cd stereo or orignal cd stereo???

18 years has to be a new necropost record.
Forum: Car Audio
04-24-2019, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,704
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: What's Everyone Installing in Their Sail Panels?

Great input guys. I figured there would be a lot of 6x9 coaxials, but I wasn't expecting to see so many 6x9 components out in the wild. Looks like there's a few out there. :)

Keep up the voting!
Forum: Car Audio
04-24-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,704
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: What's Everyone Installing in Their Sail Panels?

I read through that whole discussion. Half my stuff is image dynamics and it's neat to read some well reasoned arguments from both sides.

Worthwhile read for anyone checking out this thread and...
Forum: Car Audio
04-17-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,704
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: What's Everyone Installing in Their Sail Panels?

Are those the GTO 600c's? Never heard them, but they seem like a solid set with a 3 way extension option to boot.

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Sounds like a terrible problem to have :). You're right that an oval...
Forum: Car Audio
04-16-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,704
Posted By RunawayRadio

What size speaker are you installing in the sail panel?

I've seen a lot of threads over the years on TGO about car audio in third gens, But i've been asking myself lately what people are planning to or have installed more recently in the panels of their...
Forum: Interior
04-16-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,871
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Door panel cardboard/backer

I'm surprised nobody mentioned this yet, but some of the original door panel backers aren't actually cardboard (like the GTA). They're made from high density compressed wood fibre. Not cheap, but...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-15-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Digital Dash 87 GTA to 2013 LC9 Harness

Bump. Would anyone know why the digi dash upshift lamp cannot be re-purposed in an E38 ECU? It's an obscure enough question i'm not able to find it on google or search.
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,528
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Digital dash fuel gauge problem

Sounds like the gauge control board either came unseated in the socket or is otherwise dead. The gauge cluster comes apart if you want to check the board connection inside. Otherwise you'll need to...
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,528
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Digital dash fuel gauge problem

Is the gauge always reading full or is it completely inoperative?
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-17-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Digital Dash 87 GTA to 2013 LC9 Harness

That's totally fine. I wouldn't expect modern communication standards to be even remotely compatible with 30 year old, steam powered tech :).

If the option still exists to output a correct signal...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-04-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Couple quick LSX swap questions

Not sure, but if it's the same length as the 4l60 then it should fit fine.
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-04-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Posted By RunawayRadio

Digital Dash 87 GTA to 2013 LC9 Harness

Hi guys,

I've been searching for this one for a bit and haven't come up with a definitive answer on an LC9 swap in my car. I have my eye on a 5.3 out of a 2013 silverado and am debating on how to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-30-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Couple quick LSX swap questions

It's a tight fit, but bolt on and go from what i've read. Most people have to hammer the inside of the trans tunnel to get the clearance they need, but some are also able to install it as-is without...
Forum: Canadian Region
12-19-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 372
Important/Useful : Pour les Québécois
Views: 47,421
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Pour les Québécois

Check 3rd Gen F-Body Québec sur facebook. Il y a plusiers gens qui ont des pieces stock a vendre: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701807533385813/
Forum: Car Audio
11-16-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,629
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Best sound from sails

You're welcome! You definitely don't need dual 12's then. Try a single paired with a decent amp and enjoy. you can set the gain controls separate from the stereo; if you size the amp properly you...
Forum: Car Audio
11-16-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,629
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Best sound from sails

Thanks. I'm actually working on the last design revision before selling them commercially, however, I've already made up a few sets for people in my area that couldn't wait. :) They'll be available...
Forum: Car Audio
11-14-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,629
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Best sound from sails

Thanks. If you're planning on pushing 10 speakers (4x tweeter, 4x woofer, 2x 12" sub) i'd say not even close. You'd need at least 300w RMS to drive those subs alone half decently.

You can get away...
Forum: Car Audio
11-12-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,629
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Best sound from sails

I have 6.5 diamond audio components in the sail panels and i'd recommend it over the stock 6x9's if you have a good amp to drive them. I 3D print fitted/recessed mounting plates for people up here in...
Forum: Car Audio
10-31-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,110
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Kick panel speaker project

I'd put them in the kick panels with the mids. The 4x6 locations in the dash will reflect the high frequencies off the window into your face and generally end up sounding very harsh. Using the kicks...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-12-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,196
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 1986 1/2 Digital Dash Car. Digital Dash Prototype

You're right - the marks are faint but definitely there. If they're a transmissive LCD then GM would have made a complete new die for the 86-87 model change - just to move the upshift light. Lol.
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-12-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,196
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 1986 1/2 Digital Dash Car. Digital Dash Prototype

Meticulous, as always cehbra ;).

Thanks for both answering part of and expanding my question. To be clear, i was curious about the electroluminescent panel between the glass. the 194 bulb will...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-10-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,196
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 1986 1/2 Digital Dash Car. Digital Dash Prototype

Thanks for the photo, I figured that might be the case. Like 89 GTA mentioned, it might just be that it was dropped entirely for the remainder of the year while they finalized the parts for the...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-09-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,196
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: 1986 1/2 Digital Dash Car. Digital Dash Prototype

I noticed the upshift indicator on the service bulletin is shown in the lower left of the cluster, but it also looks like it was removed for production. I have an 87 GTA and the cutouts are still...
Forum: Canadian Region
10-04-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 372
Important/Useful : Pour les Québécois
Views: 47,421
Posted By RunawayRadio

Re: Pour les Québécois

Great. Ils annonce qu'il fera assez beau pendent la fin de semaine. Dimanche, il y a cars and coffee chez icar si t'es game. j'y irai pour 1pm.

Ajoute-moi sur facebook et on peut s'en parler plus:...
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