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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-13-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 80
Posted By jimmylev

Re: WTB Fikse FM5 or 17x9+ 85-87 IROC wheels

Those fikse are nice but I'm way too cheap to put $6,000 worth of wheels on my car. That's close to $9K Canadian.


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Forum: Interior
05-05-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 190
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Lower seat rails?

I have 5th gen seats and now that I removed the interior to weld in the SFC I was looking at alternative methods of fastening the seats to the floor. Are those rails there ONLY to mount the seats? ...
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Reproduction interior parts

I noticed that AFTER I posted. Was so excited to see that there was a new third gen parts supplier.
Forum: History / Originality
04-11-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By jimmylev

Reproduction interior parts

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/tmi-products-third-gen-camaro-interior-news/

Just saw this. Great timing as I'm going to be replacing the carpet and my door pulls have seen better days
Forum: Car Audio
03-17-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 289
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Sub Box plans for Vert

doesnt the top fold up right in front of the speakers when top is down?
Forum: Car Audio
03-11-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 289
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Sub Box plans for Vert

Those with verts that I have spoken with (both third gen and fourth gen) all say the sound from a sub box in the space behind the fuel tank sucks with the top down.

I thought about putting a...
Forum: TPI
03-05-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 418
Posted By jimmylev

Re: What's the scoop on the various AFPR's?

www.crossborderpickups.ca
Forum: History / Originality
02-21-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 65,483
Posted By jimmylev

Re: 5 speed third gens for sale

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/calgary/1988-iroc-z-players-car/1683547624

Found this one on kijiji. At current exchange it's about $10K USD
Forum: History / Originality
02-15-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By jimmylev

Re: 85 IROC 15k miles on BaT

Definitely could have benefited from a $200 detail and some better photos
Forum: Body
01-02-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,296
Posted By jimmylev

Re: My vented fender project. Pic heavy.

Nice wheels.
have you done a write up (other than this thread) on the rest of the things you've done?
Forum: Members Camaros
12-29-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 865
Posted By jimmylev

Re: 2023 Wifes Christmas present

Congratulations!
Looks clean inside and out.
Forum: North East Region
12-20-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 216
Posted By jimmylev

Re: SWAP N SELL

expecting to hear a prank phone call from Sal and Richard
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-18-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,746
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

Great idea. Love the thread. Hope this kickstarts the COTM again in some form. Perhaps car of the quarter if monthly is too much work, or not enough interest.
Nice to see some cars that I seem...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-18-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,746
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

How is it this is the first i'm seeing of this car. Very nice.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-16-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,746
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

I second Vinny's car because I love a Camaro vert!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-15-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,746
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

I second this one
EDIT* Saw that it already had a second so will second another one to get this going*
Forum: Convertibles
12-04-2023, 03:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Scored a 1990 Convertible

Congrats. Looks very nice. Get subframe connectors.
Forum: Car Audio
11-20-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 991
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Pics of Sub Boxes Thats allow T-Top Storage

very nice. Do you've any details on this enclosure?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-19-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 34,492
Posted By jimmylev

Re: TV's Shows & Movies that have 3rd Gen Camaro or Firebird

https://sanfernandovalleyblog.blogspot.com/2013/11/filming-locations-best-of-best-1989.html
Forum: Car Audio
11-08-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,911
Posted By jimmylev

Re: My take on fibreglass kick panels

That's exactly how I felt when you first posted about the Alpine amps. Brought me back to the 90's. I'm sure there's a box of various alpine amps, at my parents place that hasn't been opened since...
Forum: Body
10-29-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Wiring/adding passenger 5th gen power seat

I'm 6ft. The 5th gen seats are really tall compared to the stock 3rd gen seats. I have a convertible and my top is always down so it doesn't affect me much, but I do see the difference in where my...
Forum: Car Audio
10-22-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,911
Posted By jimmylev

Re: My take on fibreglass kick panels

These look great and I'm certain you can tune them to sound amazing. I just hope they don't get in the way of comfortably driving
Forum: History / Originality
10-07-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By jimmylev

Re: 1989 CAMARO IROC-Z 1LE

Saw this car in person a few weeks ago. It's beautiful
Forum: Body
10-07-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Wiring/adding passenger 5th gen power seat

I did this. All that I did was extend. The power from the driver side

I'd like to get the heated seats working but don't know what's required for wiring/switches etc
Forum: Convertibles
10-04-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 470
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Tonneau cover paint protector film

I agree. I would clear wrap the entire panel. Will be invisible.
Forum: Convertibles
10-02-2023, 07:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 470
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Tonneau cover paint protector film

Pay a visit to a company that wraps cars / trucks trailers and ask them for to instal a clear wrap like they use on the front of cars (clear bra). I can't imagine there is something special about...
Forum: Car Audio
09-28-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 597
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Kick Panel Enclosures

I see. Nice.
perhaps you can build out "rings” of 1/4" depth and keep adding until you like the sound and then finish it off to colour (or color for those south of the border) match the enclosure
Forum: Car Audio
09-28-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 597
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Kick Panel Enclosures

Do you have that much available real estate in the foot-well?
it's not just the airspace of the enclosure, but also the material needed to make the enclosure
Forum: Convertibles
08-13-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 578
Posted By jimmylev

Re: How do you keep your top when parked?

For the first two years that I owned the vehicle I put the top up when I put the car away for winter. Since then I have only ever put the top up one time (coming home from a road trip at night and...
Forum: Convertibles
08-03-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 690
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Tonneau cover safety switch

I thought about moving the tonneau release to where the defrost switch would be because my dogs kept walking over it and was worried about it popping up while driving, but it never happened and I...
Forum: Convertibles
08-03-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 690
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Tonneau cover safety switch

Yes, in between the window switches. it's a slider, not a rocker type like the window switches.
Forum: Convertibles
08-03-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 690
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Tonneau cover safety switch

There's no button in the car for the trunk, only the tonneau. You open the trunk via key behind plate. You then lower the trunk to where it engages the pull-down motor and that's it. Not as fancy...
Forum: Convertibles
08-03-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 690
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Tonneau cover safety switch

My vert has a power trunk pull down. Not sure it was an option or standard as purchased used
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-17-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,762
Posted By jimmylev

Re: 92 Z28 Convertible

5spd vert with leather

Where was this 4 years ago when I was searching everywhere?

Shouldn't be too difficult to sell. Well kept
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
06-11-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 899
Posted By jimmylev

Re: ISO Performance Sound kick panels and trim plate

What size speaker went ¡behind these?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-04-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 902
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Convertible Light Bar

Theres a guy in a local group that has onion his 4th gen (only one I've ever Seen in person) but not selling. Would be nice to have one but even with group buy, no one seems to be making them
Forum: Convertibles
06-04-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Subwoofer enclosure

Can you upload some photos of what you've done behind the seats. Surprised to hear that the subs are not affected by the top being down. I keep reading the sound is significantly impacted

Thank...
Forum: Convertibles
06-04-2023, 04:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Subwoofer enclosure

Thanks for the response. How was/is sound with both of these with top down?
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-03-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 965
Posted By jimmylev

Re: 1991 Camaro RS Convertible Project (Unfinished)

Tried to pm you but you can't receive pm
please reach out to me at jleventakis at Yahoo dot com
Forum: Canadian Region
05-31-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Newbie 87 Iroc

I will. Look for your car next time we are out with the group
Forum: Convertibles
05-28-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By jimmylev

Subwoofer enclosure

I have an 89 vert camaro. The top is down 100% of time but don't want to remove it in case I ever get caught in rain. Saying that, as the top is down I assume having a traditional box in the well...
Forum: History / Originality
05-24-2023, 02:21 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 10,175
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Look what followed me home. ‘87 Formula

So you're saying you could eat off it

Congrats. Can't wait to see what you do with it
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 892
Posted By jimmylev

Re: 1,836 MILE 1982 CAMARO Z28

Beautiful vehicle. Never seen that radio before.
Forum: Convertibles
02-28-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 998
Posted By jimmylev

Re: 1989 convertible top recall

I have a hole there too in my 1989 camaro

Doesn't bother me as I never put the top up but would be nice to fix
Forum: Interior
02-21-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By jimmylev

Re: What’s a rough cost to reupholster all 4 seats in leather?

Those seats don't look like any of the stock 3rd gen seats so are you asking for just re covering or new foam etc as well as new leather covers?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-19-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Fully Functional Hood Louvers

https://www.camarolouvers.com/shop

I bought a set from this guy
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-19-2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By jimmylev

Re: Fully Functional Hood Louvers

Theres a guy in Canada making them. He's on here but I forget his name. When I get to garage I will look up the company name. I believe he was out in AB or BC
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-03-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,404
Posted By jimmylev

Re: January 2023 COTM "2022 Car of the Year" **Voting Thread**

Some amazing cars this month but have to go with a white Vert when it's on the board
Forum: History / Originality
01-14-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 662
Posted By jimmylev

Re: 1991 1LE with 6 miles sells for $64,900 at Mecum Kissimmee

Original owner buys this car for $30K give or take. Insures it for $800/year for 30 years and sells it to break even.

Don't get it. Why not enjoy it?
Forum: History / Originality
01-07-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 752
Posted By jimmylev

Re: 1987 TA with 2,700 miles goes for $33k at Mecum Kissimmee

FINALLY we get to see the 5.7L 5spd that was snuck out of the factory that we keep hearing about
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