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Forum: History / Originality
02-13-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: 1991 GTA with L03 TBI engine?

...yeah, new to me, too...:nod:
...but strangely they exist :crazy: ...same with the 91/92 Switzerland (and iirc Austria) export-spec WS6 Trans Amˋs with the L03...and also the export Convertible...
Forum: History / Originality
01-07-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,790
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Going rate for 91-92 GTA Tail lights?

...around 1500.00 US-$...for a NOS / OEM set...:D ;)

...sold here:
...
Forum: Exhaust
01-19-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,502
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Some of questions about the Hooker catback. Pic inside...

...yes, they are Walker/Dynomax tail pipes....#43243 (RH) and #43244 (LH)...2.5", aluminized steel, mandrel bent....
Forum: Exhaust
01-19-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,502
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Some of questions about the Hooker catback. Pic inside...

Hooker Aerochamber....yes...right pipe has a slight bend...

http://i52.tinypic.com/o5p1lh.jpg


...complete install...(muffler and all pipes got an aluminium overspray, system includes also...
Forum: History / Originality
01-09-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Export 91-92 Base firebirds with Formula exterior package?

...yes....the most (or all) export Firebirds here got the D81 aerowing spoiler....and not the "base" D80...
...almost all cars from the 91/92s with D80 I saw here are grey marketed...or the owners...
Forum: History / Originality
01-09-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Export 91-92 Base firebirds with Formula exterior package?

1st and 2nd video:
...those are stock base Firebirds....without the Sport Appearence Package (RPO: W68...which includes the Trans Am and GTA groundkit, fog lamps, bumpers)
...available also on your...
Forum: History / Originality
11-28-2010, 06:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,666
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: not all my RPO codes have a definition?

...I know what you mean, but....

V73 is not "ANTENNA FIXED" or "mast antenna"...this is an old error/flaw/fault some decoders got...and should be fixed...!

V73 is "VEHICLE STATEMENT,...
Forum: History / Originality
11-28-2010, 04:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,666
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: not all my RPO codes have a definition?

V73 is VEHICLE STATEMENT, USA/CANADA (NOT Antenna Fixed!!)

IPB = TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN
1AY = MODIFICATION STOCK or DEALER ORDERED VEHICLE
1SZ = UNT OPTION PACKAGE
E7Z (not E72) = SENSOR VEH...
Forum: History / Originality
10-12-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: help with a few RPO codes plz

WY8 = AERO PACKAGE AERO PKG (WY8)

AG9 = ADJUSTER,SEAT,6-WAY POWER 6-WAY PWR ST ADJR (AG9)
Forum: History / Originality
10-08-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,790
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Going rate for 91-92 GTA Tail lights?

...delaminating on the right side....
...I paid 305.00 Euro (about 425.00 US-$) for a brand-new rh NOS part...and this was only the "outside cover", not the complete lamp....:D
...must be one of...
Forum: History / Originality
10-08-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,889
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: T-top bag ID

...yes......my old 1979 TA had the same bags for the t-tops...
Forum: History / Originality
09-10-2010, 04:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,602
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: 86 Trans Am RPO code questions

V73 is not "ANTENNA FIXED" or "mast antenna"...this is an old error/flaw/fault some decoders got...and should be fixed...!


V73 is "VEHICLE STATEMENT, USA/CANADA"


example:
...many cars got...
Forum: History / Originality
07-22-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,898
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Help in locating the following Pontiac RPO Codes

V73 is VEHICLE STATEMENT, USA/CANADA

IPC is TRIM, INTERIOR DESIGN
Forum: History / Originality
07-21-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,021
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: DELCO LOC II CD PLAYER

...here a CD-player i got years ago from a friend and his late 1991 U1A-equipped TA (Build Date: 1991-07-08)

...orange button...

(radio mfd is from June 1991...unfortunately it has a very weak...
Forum: History / Originality
07-04-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,052
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: 1992 Pontiac Trans Am GTA CONVERTIBLE on eBay

Firebird emblem is more orange than yellow/gold...

and

No...map pockets are the same on exports... :D
Forum: History / Originality
05-31-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,052
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: 1992 Pontiac Trans Am GTA CONVERTIBLE on eBay

...exception for 1992 Trans Am convertibles:
52P gold diamond spokes were available for black (black int., black ext. and black top color) TA convertibles.

Source and quoted from: gtasourcepage...
Forum: History / Originality
05-22-2010, 03:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,531
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: ttops -glass or plastic?

...it is "Lexamar Corp" ....not Leximar.... ;) (...to be a smartass...;) )
Forum: History / Originality
05-18-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 590
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: 91 Z28 rpo question ???

1989 was the last year for BW 9 bolt...
Forum: History / Originality
05-18-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: 1986 TA RPO questions

Decoder says:

WS1:
SALES PROGRAM-#1 or FIREBIRD PERFORMANCE VALUE PACKAGE #1

WS8:
VEHICLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, PRICE ORDER or PRICED ORDER CONFIRMATION, REFERENCE SHEET
Forum: History / Originality
04-10-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,591
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Anyone have an August 1992 build car?

...last Base V8 Firebird (305 tbi, L03) VIN 1G2FS23E9NL227561 (built date Aug 27, 1992)

http://www.compnine.com/vid.php?vin=1G2FS23E9NL227561
...
Forum: History / Originality
04-03-2010, 05:32 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 82,406
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Members post your RPO codes!

...wtf...lol...:D

...the prev. owner better should have spend some money to buy and use the original (now very rare) 91/92 "two-part" TA/GTA grid-tails....:D...no hacking necessary...;)

...i...
Forum: History / Originality
04-02-2010, 04:20 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 82,406
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Members post your RPO codes!

...is it the black car with the german "ST" (Steinfurt) license plate?
...he has got an export GTA....

...there should also be an "EXP" (EXPORT), "MAE" (Marketing Area Europe), "VC5" (SHIPPING...
Forum: History / Originality
04-02-2010, 02:25 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 82,406
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Members post your RPO codes!

...yes...and as I said before...this isn't correct...this is an old error/flaw/fault and should be fixed...!

example:
...many cars got RPO "U75" ANTENNA POWER and also the "V73" on the...
Forum: History / Originality
04-01-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 82,406
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Members post your RPO codes!

...possible....because there are also many f-bodys without tilt...and there is this separate RPO Code "N33" for STEERING COLUMN, TILT TYPE
...maybe it depends on model and/or modelyear...my cars rpo...
Forum: History / Originality
04-01-2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 82,406
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Members post your RPO codes!

...btw...RPO: "V73" is not "ANTENNA, FIXED"
...this is a flaw/error in many decoders/databases...

"V73" stands for "VEHICLE STATEMENT USA/CANADA" ;)
Forum: History / Originality
03-10-2009, 11:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,703
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: 91 92 Trans Am Ws6 rare?

:thanks:

...yes, that's what I was talking about...;)

...thank you, John :)
Forum: History / Originality
03-07-2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,854
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Export variations...

...hmm...never seen before...seems very new...but I don't now, how this ever will work in Europe...to many regulations in to many different little countries...
...and it depends on the laws too...I...
Forum: History / Originality
03-06-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,703
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: 91 92 Trans Am Ws6 rare?

...it depends on the european country the Trans Am first was exported to/market for...

...most (or all) the regular 91/92 Export-TAs for Germany got the LB9/5.0TPI...
...all the german licensed...
Forum: History / Originality
03-06-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,854
Posted By PontiacV8

Re: Export variations...

Hello John,

...unfortunately we've got nothing like Carfax or Autocheck...

...sorry...but there is no way to check out how many cars (by type, class, age etc.) are registrated...

greets
Forum: Exhaust
02-02-2007, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,066
Posted By PontiacV8

...you think of this picture? ...

...you think of this picture?
http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/Hooker.JPG


...no...no ceramic coat after y-pipe (i think, this could have been a little to expensive ;))

...i sprayed the...
Forum: Exhaust
01-31-2007, 04:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,066
Posted By PontiacV8

...no, no problems...:)...my car passed the...

...no, no problems...:)...my car passed the german emission tests ("AU"-Abgasuntersuchung)

...and yes, sometimes it's really fun to drive the german Autobahn ;)


btw.,
...did you change any...
Forum: Exhaust
01-29-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,066
Posted By PontiacV8

...yes, it`s normal...here one pic of mine: ...

...yes, it`s normal...here one pic of mine:

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/HOK-16823a.JPG
Forum: History / Originality
12-08-2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,854
Posted By PontiacV8

...here a "little reference" to the...

...here a "little reference" to the export/convertible/TA/L03 theme (it was already a topic last year...;) ):

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/history-restoration/324834-were-91-92-tas.html
...
Forum: Exhaust
10-31-2006, 01:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By PontiacV8

...some pics installing Hooker 2055 and Y-Pipe,...

...some pics installing Hooker 2055 and Y-Pipe, Catco 9118, Hooker 16823:

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/HookerCatco.JPG

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/HOK-16823HKR.JPG
...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-09-2006, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,026
Posted By PontiacV8

...is the '91 gunmetal-grey(?) gta frontbumper...

...is the '91 gunmetal-grey(?) gta frontbumper emblem still available?
Forum: History / Originality
08-28-2006, 02:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,384
Posted By PontiacV8

one example/reason for removing tag: I...

one example/reason for removing tag:

I removed it once because:...it's a nice place for building rust!

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/Tagremove.JPG
Forum: History / Originality
08-19-2006, 02:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,358
Posted By PontiacV8

....I made pics from a 1983 brochure....those are...

....I made pics from a 1983 brochure....those are Lear Siegler seats

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/LearSeat.JPG

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/Lear2.JPG

"Seats, Lear Siegler...
Forum: Exhaust
07-16-2006, 06:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,200
Posted By PontiacV8

...works fine...Catco9118-Coated Hooker 2055...

...works fine...Catco9118-Coated Hooker 2055 y-pipe

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/CatcoHooker.JPG
Forum: Exhaust
06-12-2006, 02:37 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 25,507
Posted By PontiacV8

:hmmm: :D ...somewhere in Austria or Germany... ...

:hmmm: :D ...somewhere in Austria or Germany...

http://i41.tinypic.com/aypmie.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/wvdhd5.jpg
Forum: History / Originality
05-30-2006, 07:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,830
Posted By PontiacV8

...I think, almost all Export mirrors are/were...

...I think, almost all Export mirrors are/were electric....

...all the 91/92 Export-Birds with paddle mirrors I've ever seen here in Germany were electric and had RPO "DD9".... I don't remember...
Forum: Exhaust
05-13-2006, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By PontiacV8

...no...not atm...:(

...no...not atm...:(
Forum: Exhaust
05-13-2006, 04:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By PontiacV8

Hooker 16823 complete....:) ...

Hooker 16823 complete....:)

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/Hooker.JPG

...over axle...

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/HOK-16823HKR.JPG
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-25-2006, 07:24 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,126
Posted By PontiacV8

....nothin' special...some short mpegs made by a...

....nothin' special...some short mpegs made by a friend of mine...driving 3rd Gen on german autobahn....

1. click...in town... (http://www.sirloide.de/videos/bokiel2/ampel1.mpg)

2. click...
Forum: History / Originality
02-24-2006, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,175
Posted By PontiacV8

Gold Diamond Spoke (PW7, 52P): ...

Gold Diamond Spoke (PW7, 52P):

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/GoldBack.jpg

Charcoal Metallic Diamond Spoke (PW7, 18P):

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/CharcoalFront.jpg
Forum: History / Originality
02-11-2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By PontiacV8

...yes...and one pic is missing in this...

...yes...and one pic is missing in this auction....;)

...here a link to one of the former auction....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4603877697

...the 10th or...
Forum: History / Originality
02-05-2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 11,694
Posted By PontiacV8

...back in February 1988...: ...my first F-Body...

...back in February 1988...:
...my first F-Body was a black 1979 T/A Special Edition W72-400 cui 4 Speed manual, WS6, T-Top, bought as an one owner car...
Forum: History / Originality
12-08-2005, 12:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,310
Posted By PontiacV8

...regular all cars in europe must have an...

...regular all cars in europe must have an "E"-sign on reflector(parts) (...and on lamps, bulbs, windshields, windows etc....almost every part of an automobile...;))

...today everything is...
Forum: History / Originality
10-07-2005, 12:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,320
Posted By PontiacV8

....???? ...you can't see any taillights in...

....????

...you can't see any taillights in the second set of pics.....because there are no "tail shots"...:D

...don't mix the T/A-pics (a car in Switzerland) with my own car in my signature ...
Forum: History / Originality
10-06-2005, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,320
Posted By PontiacV8

...here the same...:crazy: ...a TBi-equipped...

...here the same...:crazy:

...a TBi-equipped 91/92 Trans Am, registered in Switzerland...

...as you can see... it`s an export version...

http://mitglied.lycos.de/pontiacv8/Gelb/TAtbiA.jpg
...
Forum: History / Originality
09-03-2005, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 885
Posted By PontiacV8

hmmm...maybe a little offtopic, but... ...

hmmm...maybe a little offtopic, but...

...here a (euro-) dealer brochure of a 1991 Trans Am...
...the Diamond Spokes on this Trans Am (not GTA!) are gold.....not silver....;)
...but almost all...
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