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Forum: Car Audio
03-28-2024, 11:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 548
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: OEM Radio Advice

Very cool! Yeah the amps in those speakers always end up with bad capacitors I hear that leak out and the speaker stops working…. The Vette guys really don’t want to go aftermarket because you have...
Forum: Car Audio
03-28-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 548
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: OEM Radio Advice

You wouldn’t be able to upgrade and refurbish C4 Corvette Bose radios would you? Works fine but the clock display lights went out and would love to add Bluetooth to this one?

People seem skittish...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-28-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,828
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Best colour for an IROC

Black is great and all for mirror shine and one of my favorites on these cars…

But metallic paint and a nice clear coat gives you paint that looks deep, super wet, and the metallic picks up the...
Forum: Car Audio
03-28-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 548
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: OEM Radio Advice

I had a guy in the Facebook groups Noe Saldivar fix my radio. He’s in all the Thirdgen Facebook groups selling refurbished radios and he puts Bluetooth devices in the radio so you can synch your...
Forum: History / Originality
03-02-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 616
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 1989 GTA with 131k miles goes for $13,500 on BaT

I saw the car, it was nice for a mid-grade restoration. At $9-$10k I thought it was a good deal. A driver that looks good and gets the point across.

near $14k though I’ve seen recent sales of...
Forum: History / Originality
03-02-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,695
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Be Careful With Registration in MA

I have a feeling either that lady decided not to screw me (I didn’t get angry at her but made it clear this error was at great concern to me!) or the fact that a clerical error would negatively...
Forum: Convertibles
03-02-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 998
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 1989 convertible top recall

My 88 has similar rub marks they aren’t all the way through so I’m really careful putting the top up and down…. I feel like the wear comes from the top being lowered in and out of the well…. The...
Forum: History / Originality
03-02-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,695
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Be Careful With Registration in MA

Update on this story from 4 years ago. In case any of this can help anybody where the DMV is holding your vehicle history hostage.

the recap: When I bought my Vette (this can pertain to an old...
Forum: History / Originality
11-13-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 1989 1LE restoration. $80K

My vert was probably late 88 as the ASC tag says “April 1988” on it…

I have a body color cowl..
Forum: History / Originality
11-13-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,065
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 1989 1LE restoration. $80K

I can’t believe the steering wheel and shifter aren’t re-wrapped on an $80k restored car!

believe it or not the license plate bracket being painted bothers me more than undercoating would…. That’s...
Forum: Body
11-13-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,067
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: hood struts

I got mine from 1AAuto…

They look like the originals with the same color sticker, etc…

work great! This was years ago and they still work perfect… can even leave the hood 25% open and it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,157
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: L98 Corvette heads in a 90 Iroc 305

If you want a performance increase do the L98 cam and get your 305 heads ported and polished.
Forum: Convertibles
11-13-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 787
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Who made the original black canvas factory top in 1988?

The original tops were canvas and had white stitching. That’s usually how you can tell a top is original. Replaced tops are usually vinyl or all black with black stitching.

I believe convertible...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-13-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,030
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Glass Cleaner

Use clean interior microfiber towels…

have a spray bottle with 50% water 50% alcohol (can also use as panel prep before polishing)

spray the interior windows, let dwell 10 sec and then wipe...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2022, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Erratic idle and stalling

I had problems like this with my bone stock TPI car. I noticed the cruise control stopped working too.

I found a cracked vacuum line, replaced it and now the car doesn’t stall and the cruise...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-13-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,640
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Picked up another T/A.....

Congrats, obviously I agree with the color choice…. It’s my favorite
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-13-2022, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,371
Views: 122,498
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Post 1 Pic Actually At A Car Show Event

GM Nats this year in the display… Amazing show!
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Forum: Convertibles
05-26-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 865
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 1989 Convertible Top - 1 Year Only Top?

The convertible top guys I quoted might be able to do it… I believe you can pay extra and they consider it custom but if you talk to them they might be able to…
Forum: Convertibles
05-26-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: '88 IROC New Owner/Member

Awesome! I love the black and red! I was looking for a 5-speed convertible too but I wanted Red, Black, Dark Red or Blue…. Ended up with this one because the seller took my offer out of frustration...
Forum: Convertibles
05-26-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 771
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Tonneau hatch release problem

Nope, I do that too and on my Vette when I removed the hideous mudflaps some of the screws in the well were scuffed so I pulled them all out, cleaned them, sanded them, screwed them into a piece of...
Forum: Convertibles
05-26-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 865
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 1989 Convertible Top - 1 Year Only Top?

I believe 87-88 are usually mostly the same

89 is a 1-year
different bow trim, tonneau release, smaller window, different header and latches
They made a lot so there’s still reproduction trim...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-26-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,267
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Think Spring !!!

I’m still on my winter storage fuel with Sta-Bil in the IROC…

It makes me happy that I’m still using $3.19 Premium gas when I take that car out!:lmao:

With the Vette and the SS I’m on the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-26-2022, 07:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,267
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Think Spring !!!

Took a while to get the car out this year but once the nice weather showed up I’ve been driving the cars 1-2 days per week.

Seems like it’s only rained twice in 3 weeks and weather has been...
Forum: History / Originality
01-26-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,258
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Where do you find a buildsheet in a 3rd gen?

I found the trim sheet to my 88 Convertible tucked in the netting under the driver’s seat…

I laminated it because it was fragile old paper and came out in pieces as careful as I was with it…
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-26-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,451
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Any other cars besides your third gen?

I picked up a 34k mile 40th Corvette 6-speed in 2019 and picked up a 40k mile 6-speed Camaro SS last Fall…

I didn’t have the garage space but had to pick up the SS… My friend had one brand new in...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-26-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Got picked for feature camaro at GM Nats under 1 of 2 tents

I’m not worried too much about the judging after hearing the caliber of cars that will be there…. My car looks showroom on a quick walk around but there are flaws a judge will find. That last 1% of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-26-2022, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Got picked for feature camaro at GM Nats under 1 of 2 tents

Congrats! See you there!

I got invited to bring my 88 convertible at 33,900 miles! Getting it all ready!

Sounds like it’ll be Thirdgen heaven!

...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-11-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,726
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: LT5 IROC Vert

Every time people would ask “what should I swap in a Thirdgen that’s not another LS?” I always suggest LT5…

This is a dream build! Amazing!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-11-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,826
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: CERAMIC COATING GOOD FOR NEW PAINT?

Ceramic coating is really only necessary in my opinion if the car gets driven and dirty. If it’s a garage queen that gets dusted and spends 90% of its time in a garage under a cover professional then...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-11-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,193
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: January 2022 COTM "2021 Car of the Year" **WINNER**

Haven’t been around for a while but glad to see that car win!

congrats!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-11-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,059
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Hawks Rocker & Rear Bumper GM Reproduction Emblems

I believe the original bumper emblem was basically a raised decal which is why the painter I used was worried about removing it without damaging it. He said he was able to slowly and surgically...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-25-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,981
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Third gen owners other cars pics

My Chevys



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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Is it worth throwing go fast parts at a 305?

I had a 305 TPI 5-speed that had around $4k into it and it was quicker than 300hp LT1s. I never dyno’d it’s but it was right there with 300hp cars.

had all the bolt on tricks, smog delete, heads...
Forum: Convertibles
07-09-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 598
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Opinions

:yup:
Forum: Convertibles
07-09-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 598
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Opinions

Very cool car in mint form...

IROC hood too...

does it run?

If it’s a bucket list car and you want a project to restore to factory it could be fun, but expensive and time consuming to do......
Forum: History / Originality
07-08-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,391
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Sold! $60,500!!!!

:iagree:

I am just happy 30 year old stuff still works or if I can find a part that they don’t make anymore after months of searching...

Two things that don’t seem to drive prices with old cars...
Forum: History / Originality
07-08-2021, 10:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,391
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Sold! $60,500!!!!

:yup:

Old cars aren’t “nice” by modern standards

...they’re cool... big difference

80s cars weren’t built to last forever but neither were 60s-70s cars and they still aren’t...

Its hip...
Forum: History / Originality
07-07-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,391
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Sold! $60,500!!!!

Yeah, All old cars are pretty jangly if they are all original even if meticulously maintained...

I’ve had plenty of guys with spotless, mint carbureted cars say, “At least you have modern...
Forum: History / Originality
07-07-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,391
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Sold! $60,500!!!!

I’m surprised it went for more than the 300 mile one especially with the ding in the roof and the 134A conversion...

I suppose it really is the odometer that matters above all to get these...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-07-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,440
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: July 2021 COTM "Convertibles" **WINNER**

Congrats! Awesome car!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-30-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Spidering and cracks - repairable?

True... either roll with the limitations these cars have or spend some $$$
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-30-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: Spidering and cracks - repairable?

I’ve seen the cracks come back even with high end paint jobs... You have to repair the urethane bumper or it will crack the new paint again... You can’t just put new paint on top of cracks no...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-23-2021, 12:18 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 106,234
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 17x9 IROC wheels coming from Hawks!!!

Wow it makes the 16” wheels look like the 15”s when you see them next to each other...

People keep saying how great they are in person too...

That Red very looks amazing BTW... what a...
Forum: History / Originality
04-12-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,011
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 86 IROC with 45k miles sells for $27,500 at Mecum Houston

I wouldn’t pay any of the prices I see going on no matter the RPOs. Still love the cars.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-11-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,409
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: SPRING is coming! Let's see some of these Third gens after hibernation.

That IROC Clone is incredible looking. Does it have the dash emblem too?
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,011
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 86 IROC with 45k miles sells for $27,500 at Mecum Houston

Back in the day there were people that would go to a dealer and buy an IROC only to come home and realize they didn’t get the TPI one when their friends pointed it out... heard that story a few...
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,420
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 1988 IROC-Z RPO code 86A?

My biggest issue at the time was having the painter save the rocker emblems and bumper emblems because the reproductions were not even close at the time. I believe Phoenix graphics also has more...
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,420
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 1988 IROC-Z RPO code 86A?

The rocker decals I got from Phoenix Graphics look identical to the original ones that were on there on my 88....
Forum: History / Originality
03-29-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,353
Posted By 88IROCvertZ

Re: 1987 IROC sells for $42,900

There’s an uptick in the used car market across the board and especially fun, enthusiast/weekend cars and off roaders... The off road market is exploding. Since the pandemic with people stuck at...
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