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Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-13-2021, 02:23 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,059
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Cars with 17" and 18" wheels and tires come in and LIST them!!

Sorry, I know this is a nearly 14 year old post... but do you still have the pics of that set up? I am wondering what kind of steel wheels you had bought & how you ended up liking them. Were there...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-22-2021, 10:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,136
Posted By Outkast Actual

Best Place to Buy IROC Sway Bars

Good Evening All;
I have 1988 Camaro RS & am in the process of upgrading from RS suspension to IROC suspension. What is some of the places that I can find stock IROC sway bars? I keep coming across...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-16-2020, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

Well... looks like I'm going to have to delay the purchase of the weight jacks for now due to having to have some transmission work done.

I've looked for info & searched threads for my following...
Forum: Interior
11-08-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By Outkast Actual

Direct Fitment Seat Covers

I've got a 1988 RS and I'm looking for some direct fit seat covers. What have you fine folks used and how well did they look and fit?

Thanks in advance for any and all replies.

Respectfully;...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-01-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

That's exactly what I needed to know! If you'd said it's super easy then I would've decided to do it myself w/o any help. However, because of what you've said above... I'll just get my Bro-N-Law to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-01-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

Is installing the weight jacks, springs, shocks, & struts something a beginner can do with the aide of researching, reading, & watching YouTube videos (I would have the video on hand "if" it's...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-31-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: 83 Berlinetta Rally Car

That....is...AWESOME!!! I won't be doing that to my recently purchased 1988 RS but man would I love to have another Gen 3 like the one you have to take on the old coal mining, logging, and strip...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-31-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,624
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Pickup Camaro

Awesome... this is actually the first time I've ever seen something like that!
Forum: Members Camaros
10-31-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,745
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: GarageToys' 89 Iroc G92 5-Speed

Amazing car... awesome job...and great story!
Forum: Members Camaros
10-31-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,405
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Bought a 92 Camaro RS

Awesome car! Congratulations on the find/buy! I thought I was doing pretty good with finally getting me a 1988 RS and here you are adding an additional Gen 3 to your collection! :lol:
Forum: Exhaust
10-31-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,687
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: another third gen with true dual 2.5 "exhaust

I would also like to remind folks that I'm a mechanical idiot and the following question isn't an attack of the fact that the OP is Spanish and using Google Translator... I'm just really ignorant...
Forum: Exhaust
10-30-2020, 11:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,687
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: another third gen with true dual 2.5 "exhaust

Outstanding work... I'm in the situation that you "were" in... my exhaust sits too low... it's dual exhaust with an X pipe. I'm hoping that I can find someone local that can re-route my exhaust so...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-30-2020, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,588
Posted By Outkast Actual

1988 "Dark Red" Paint Color

I'm not sure if anyone needs to see this or if it's helpful... but I just recently bought a 1988 Camaro RS. I was looking up the paint colors for that year online and got the following answer from...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-30-2020, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

Beautiful car... and it looks mean! Is installing the weight jacks, springs, shocks, & struts something a beginner can do with the aide of researching, reading, & watching YouTube videos (I would...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-30-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

Thank you both for responding, teaching, & being patient with my very basic questions. I do like the thoughts of the weight jacks. The end goal of the car is make it a handling machine... not to the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-29-2020, 09:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

The size of struts and shocks doesn't change between base, RS, Z28, IROC... the size is the same correct? So when I go to order shocks and struts it doesn't matter if I'm buying them for a 1988 RS or...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-29-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

...and I know my questions are very, VERY basic to someone like you but my knowledge is very, VERY basic... lol
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-29-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

Gotcha... what lowering springs lack in size make up for with the spring rate. I'd like to go ahead and get a set of lowering springs, about an inch, but I need to do some more research on the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-29-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

I was initially looking at that 27" tire so that I could get some more ground clearance but after chatting with you and looking up the specs for the gen 3 stock wheel/tire diameter I decided to go...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-28-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

Once again... thank you for your help... again!

I was contemplating changing the springs out at the same time I did the struts/shocks... now I definitely am going to after your recommendation. I'm...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-28-2020, 07:54 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 12,757
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: My Unicorn - My 1990 IROC-Z

Aye.... tis a majestic creature indeed... a unicorn of yesteryear's lore...

Congrats... I just got a gen 3 as well... not an IROC but a 1988 RS w/a 383ci... I love it!
Forum: Electronics
10-27-2020, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 968
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Hatch Pull Down Solenoid Wiring

Awesome... thank you for the info... I'll give it a try!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-27-2020, 09:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,148
Posted By Outkast Actual

Possibly In Need of Shocks &/or Struts???

Sigh... I'm not sure exactly what to ask... I'm very ignorant when it comes to car mechanics but I want & am trying to learn. I recently bought a 1988 Camaro RS that has had its' engine swapped from...
Forum: Electronics
10-27-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Rear hatch conversion

Hopefully someone chimes in on this... I'm interested in this as well.
Forum: Electronics
10-27-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 968
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Hatch Pull Down Solenoid Wiring

Mine stopped working all of a sudden... what did you do to rebuild yours? The lock/unlock function works just fine but that's it... nothing else works... no power. I figure it would probably be best...
Forum: Electronics
10-27-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Speedometer

Dang, was hoping someone had replied to this. I'm def not the one to help you because I'm a medical idiot... I recently bought a 1988 Camaro and my spedo has an issue as well. Mine is mechanical......
Forum: Members Camaros
10-27-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,120
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Yes... My Dream Car is a Gen 3 & I Just Got One!

I agree... though I do wish that the hood was like those on an IROC or a Z28... however... that's what aftermarket is for. Now it's just making a decision on what kind of hood to get, i.e. 2" cowl...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-26-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,120
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Yes... My Dream Car is a Gen 3 & I Just Got One!

Thank you! I'm just as happy with this car as if it were an IROC or Z28... of course I'd want both of them to have the engine & trans I have in my RS... lol


You are very welcome & thank you for...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-26-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,120
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Yes... My Dream Car is a Gen 3 & I Just Got One!

Thank you! I will absolutely keep everyone posted & without a doubt I'll be asking a ton of questions. Don't worry... I'll research first & I know how to use the "search function" :lmao:
Forum: Members Camaros
10-26-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,120
Posted By Outkast Actual

Yes... My Dream Car is a Gen 3 & I Just Got One!

Well, I'm new to the forum & actually just joined up several days before I bought my car. I'm going to give a little introduction of myself as well as a bit of back story on why the Gen 3 is my dream...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-21-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,746
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: What is best? 17x9.5 all the way around? 17x8 up front?

This explains so much.... thank you so much!!!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-19-2020, 01:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,110
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Max width tires

Roger that... thanks for the info. I just bought a 1988 with a 383... it's got 15" wheels on it, 255-60-r15 on the back & small 155-80-r15 on the front... I'm fine with the 15" wheels but I'm wanting...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-18-2020, 12:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,746
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: What is best? 17x9.5 all the way around? 17x8 up front?

Thanks for the reply... I've decided to stay with a 15 inch wheel. I just got the car last night... it currently has 15" rally (with beauty bands & caps) wheels on it. I have no clue exactly how wide...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-17-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,110
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Max width tires

So, from what I'm reading... if I put a 255/60 r15 on the front of the car it should work just fine?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-15-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,845
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: Biggest tire for my car?

If you don't mind me asking... what specific wheels & tires are you running... do you mind to give me the exact specs of the wheels & tires? Thanks in advance.

Respectfully;
Donnie
U.S. Marine...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-15-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,746
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: What is best? 17x9.5 all the way around? 17x8 up front?

What would be the correct backsace for a 17" wheel running the 275-40-17? Are you talking about a 17x9 or 17x8? I'm BRAND NEW to all of this & a mechanical dunce... I've been searching, researching,...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-15-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,746
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: What is best? 17x9.5 all the way around? 17x8 up front?

Awesome! Thank you so very much for the info!

It's confusing for me in dealing with offset & backspacing... I know the Hawks IROC replica 17x9 wheels have a +12 offset & it requires spacers for...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-14-2020, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,746
Posted By Outkast Actual

Re: What is best? 17x9.5 all the way around? 17x8 up front?

Hello... all... first post. I'm a mechanical idiot but trying to learn. I've read a bunch of posts and searched the site and I'm still confused. I know that the stock gen 3 Camaros came with a 14x7,...
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