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Forum: Members Firebirds
12-18-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,381
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: LB Window Polish - Poor mans method

I used 5.5" pads (orange foam pad with Waterspot Rx, rayon glass polishing pad with Ceriglass) on a 5" backing plate on my PC7424XP in both cases.

I don't think the pad or machine is the issue...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-17-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,381
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: LB Window Polish - Poor mans method

Results look very good. I did this on my GTA but with Chemical Guys Waterspot Rx. Worked great (see pics here...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-15-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: A Real Street Race!!

TireSmokin' THAT'S how you tell a story!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-27-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,502
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Detroit Speed 3 point STB

I thought the old Edelbrock/QA1 3-point STB fit under the hood of the Firebirds? Do they not make that one anymore?
Forum: South East Region
06-07-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: KYB stut mounts

I think the Summit rep is correct and the KYB's aren't meant to have caps. I think the factory caps will only fit in Monroe or Moog strut mounts (which I believe are OE spec). But maybe I'm wrong...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-22-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,428
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: V6 VS V8 Sway Bar, ok or not?

John, I don't disagree with any of the materials that you've referenced. In fact, that's all very good info. I just think that you're trying to apply sound logic for setting up the suspension of a V8...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2018, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,428
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: V6 VS V8 Sway Bar, ok or not?

Note that the OP has the little 2.8 V6 powerplant, not a heavy V8. You definitely don't want a big heavy front sway bar on a V6 as there just isn't enough weight to induce enough lateral roll to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Rear spring

We need way more info to be able to help here. You've told us what the car is and that it now has a BBC in place of the SBC and has Spohn front suspension (whatever that means) and coilovers, but...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,428
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: V6 VS V8 Sway Bar, ok or not?

Were they different sizes? Most likely. V6 cars got the smallest of pretty much everything the factory offered (spring rates, exhaust size, sway bars, etc.) You can physically measure their OD to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-24-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,140
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Rubber vs. Polyurethane bushings?

If all you're looking for is something "factory fresh" then go with rubber bushings everywhere and you'll be more than happy. But if you want any kind of increase in handling/steering feel (afterall...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-20-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,119
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: February 2018 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks for the nomination. It means a lot coming from the community that knows these cars best. Unfortunately, I think I have to withdraw from the voting as I sold the car last June to a family of...
Forum: Interior
04-18-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: How do you make leather look brand new??

That says it's for vinyl and tires. I would not use that to clean/recondition leather.
Forum: Interior
04-18-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Cleaning products for stained plastic?

For the dirt and crud, I'd try a 50% IPA solution or diluted APC and some Q-tips. If those are indeed painted, defnitely don't scrub trying to get the dirt off. I'm not sure what, if anything, will...
Forum: Interior
04-18-2017, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,279
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: How do you make leather look brand new??

For an "over the counter" solution, Lexol Leather Cleaner and Conditioner works pretty well. Work the cleaner in with a horse hair brush or one of those yellow leather brushes. It may take a couple...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-17-2017, 07:11 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 48,684
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Car of the Month Bait Thread

Thanks for the info. I never knew what HDR stood for. I just thought it was the setting for taking high definition pictures.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-14-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 48,684
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Car of the Month Bait Thread

I guess I will throw up one of mine and link you guys to some others. This picture is NOT photoshopped btw....
Forum: Brakes
03-22-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,817
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: "Ultimate stock setup" aka Dean's Brake System Review

The pads and rotors were purchased off of Stillen's website.

I didn't want or need slotted front rotors. I am happy with the blanks.

I'm assuming you're talking about the spring in the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-16-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,715
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: How Do I Make My Car Handle Better?

Thanks for saying what I was trying to say, but much better.:thumbsup:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-15-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,715
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: How Do I Make My Car Handle Better?

You both are right, but for different reasons. From a technical/mathematical standpoint (Dean's point of view) Cg and roll centers are NOT related; meaning if you change one, you do not in any way,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-10-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Paint correcting my 91 GTA (lots of pics)

Yes, I did. Part of the reason I tried selling it was because the paint looked so bad. As I've said before I couldn't afford to have it repainted and being the perfectionist I am it drove me...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-10-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Paint correcting my 91 GTA (lots of pics)

I'm sure if I actually messed with it, I could get the headlights lined up better.

The roof actually came out really well. You can hardly tell that the clear has failed there from a glance. It's...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-10-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Paint correcting my 91 GTA (lots of pics)

Thanks Carlos! I love the way your car looks too, especially with those 17" GTA wheels.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-05-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Paint correcting my 91 GTA (lots of pics)

Thanks. It was a lot of work but I'm (mostly) happy with the results. Always striving for perfection lol.


It's a result of a run-in with a deer most likely. The PO said they "rebuilt" the left...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-05-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,124
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: My 91 GTA Build/"Return to former glory" Thread

So I've taken it a step (or 6) further than just removing the water spots from the glass. Over the subsequent 4-6 weeks, I completed a full paint correction on the car, removing the swirl marks,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-05-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Paint correcting my 91 GTA (lots of pics)

More "after" shots:
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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-05-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Paint correcting my 91 GTA (lots of pics)

Here are the after shots. Keep in mind it's still not 100% due to the clear coat problems but also because I only had one polisher and pad size to use. There were a lot of smaller areas that either...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-05-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By 86firebird350

Paint correcting my 91 GTA (lots of pics)

So I should start off by saying I finished up this paint correction back in November/December but I'm just now getting around to taking pictures and loading them up. Oh well, better late than never....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-28-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,386
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: March 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

All great cars but I'm partial to the GTAs.


Ha! We had a car we called the gray ghost growing up, but probably not for the same reasons. Ours was a 80-something gray Cavalier with really bad...
Forum: Body
02-05-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: How to reattach emblems

Interesting. The GTA emblem is not a solid rectangular emblem. It has "cut outs" sort of around the letters so I would not have thought the tape would be the right thing to use. But if that's what...
Forum: Body
02-04-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By 86firebird350

How to reattach emblems

My right front GTA emblem fell off while I was repairing my power antenna and now I need to reattach it somehow. What's the best/most appropriate thing to use to reattach the emblem?
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-27-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,806
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: MILD RESTO-2nd owner 1991 WS6 GTA

I don't see that version of the decal on their site. Interested to know if it was indeed a mistake or if that is what Hawk's is actually selling as the tail light decal as I need one for my GTA as...
Forum: TPI
01-17-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 908
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Custom Cold Air Intake on GTA

The OE bellows aren't smooth. I want something that will promote smooth, laminar air flow. Especially when the air has to make a sharp 90* turn immediately before it enters the engine.

I really...
Forum: TPI
01-17-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 908
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Custom Cold Air Intake on GTA

That's the key phrase. They don't come around very often and I'm not sure I'm willing to pay the exorbitant prices even if I were to find one. I think I can make a custom CAI kit that looks/performs...
Forum: TPI
01-17-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 908
Posted By 86firebird350

Custom Cold Air Intake on GTA

For those with custom cold air intakes on their Firebirds/Trans Ams/GTA's/etc. what did you use? Are you using a universal kit like the one linked below or is it pieced together? If pieced together,...
Forum: South East Region
11-25-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Xmas cruise

Thanks for posting. I'm going to the Greenville cars and coffee tomorrow. Maybe I'll be able to make it out to this too.
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-17-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,806
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: MILD RESTO-2nd owner 1991 WS6 GTA

I remember reading somewhere that even the GM Engineers admitted there were design issues with the rear hatches of the cars not aligning properly during assembly so it may not be possible to get it...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-12-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,806
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: MILD RESTO-2nd owner 1991 WS6 GTA

If you're still looking for those ground effects pieces, about the only place to get them new is from Hawks. GM doesn't make/sell them anymore and almost all used ones are beat up, scratched,...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-12-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,806
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: MILD RESTO-2nd owner 1991 WS6 GTA

Wow, that looks amazing. What all did you use? It looks like those areas were repainted.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-05-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,524
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: KYB Gas-a-Just vs. KYB GR2

As previously stated, the GR2 (now known as the Excel-G) is a twin-tube (shock or strut) and the Gas-a-Just is a monotube (shock only). The monotube is a bit stiffer than the twin-tube. That's the...
Forum: Interior
10-04-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,439
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Rear View Mirror Button Won't Hold

I'm not sure about the nail polish but the glass cleaner could be the problem. It leaves a thin layer of product on the glass to prevent dust, etc from accumulating. This could be keeping the glue...
Forum: Interior
10-04-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,439
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Rear View Mirror Button Won't Hold

This is what I used and it worked with no problems. What are you using to clean the windshield?
...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-03-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,124
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: My 91 GTA Build/"Return to former glory" Thread

So after being up for sale for 8 months and not getting any enticing offers, I think I'm going to keep the car. It's tough because on the one hand, I really could use the money to pay down some debt,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-03-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,382
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Removing Hard Water Spots On Glass

And here are some after pictures. This took three applications of the Chemical Guys Waterspot RX using a 7424XP with an orange pad. Like I said, the water spots were bad. But the back glass is...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-03-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,382
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Removing Hard Water Spots On Glass

Here are some before pictures of my back glass. I don't know if the pictures can show all the detail but the water spots were BAD. There was literally no clean area and the spots were very heavy on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-30-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,382
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Removing Hard Water Spots On Glass

Wish I had known about the steel wool thing sooner. That might be the simplest, cheapest solution yet! Oh well, hopefully this stuff from Chemical Guys does the trick.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-30-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,382
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Removing Hard Water Spots On Glass

I have really bad water spots on my GTA's glass. I bought some water spot remover from Chemical Guys recently and I plan to test it out this weekend. Link is below. The demo videos were enough to...
Forum: TBI
07-01-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,090
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: Budget Friendly Bolt On MOD's for the L03

92RS-HeritageEd, I was once in your position of wanting to mod an L03 engine on a severely limited budget and not a lot of know-how. It is tough. The good news (if you want to look at it that way) is...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-19-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,152
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: 1991 Pontiac GTA L98

Bump for one last price drop to $8000. If I don't get any bites at this price, I'll just take it off the market and hold on to it for a bit.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-03-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,267
Posted By 86firebird350

Re: 1987 Camaro Z28 vs 2002 PT Cruiser

You beat me to it! I was gonna post the same thing.
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