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Forum: Exhaust
08-24-2017, 05:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,387
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Dual cat header options

I run NGK plugs, one step colder than stock and Taylor cut-to-fit plug wires with all 90* ends.
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
07-25-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,758
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Photoshoppers needed: New Camaro and Firebird hood options........

I'd be very interested in a hood like the one from Grace Co.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-21-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 75,502
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Wider fenders and a wider front track width anybody?😈

Man I love what your doing so much that I actually logged back into TGO for the first time in a really long time to check it out. You're doing just about exactly what I'm planning to do to mine...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-29-2015, 02:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,088
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Heidts 3rd Generation Suspension & Chassis PArts

I'm in the same boat. I need the space to run a 4+ inch downpipe but the car is not a drag car.
Forum: Members Camaros
08-29-2015, 02:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 55,618
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Pic request! 91-92 Camaro with 18 or 19's

18x10.5 all around on mine

324196 (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Sk8erBoiX11/media/91%20Camaro%20Z28/C5C17FEE-6A8F-44F9-988D-1C89C83DD093_zpskenqdq4y.jpg.html)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-25-2015, 12:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,899
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Anyone else with 25" fender height?

324289 (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Sk8erBoiX11/media/91%20Camaro%20Z28/7619EFD5-2C60-4BDD-8013-2D4EFC86C7E6_zpsg2vyiri6.jpg.html)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-28-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,278
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Installing Koni Struts - Terrible Directions... Questions!

Install it without the dust boot, and with the full weight of the car on it. Tighten nut with impact gun. Struts should be a 20 minute job.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-28-2015, 07:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,083
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Extended ball joint

I have those on my car. I just used Howe dust boots. Not a perfect fit but the have stayed put and done their job just fine with the base of the boot zip tied for a tight fit.
Forum: Fabrication
06-06-2015, 02:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,418
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: my diffuser

What was the angle and length of your diffuser?
Forum: Members Camaros
06-01-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 68,511
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: My '91 Z28

This should show the fitment pretty well. The wheels are XXR 526 18x10.5 +20 with a 1.25" adapter which brings the final offset to about -12 tires are 245/35/18

325887...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-01-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 68,511
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: My '91 Z28

So I couldn't previously mount the wheels because they didn't fit before. After my accident I had replaced everything in the suspension yet I still had excessive wheel setback on the right front. I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-31-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 328,350
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

No I also have founders 1" raised strut mounts with additional 1" spacers and 1" extended ball joints. I still need more strut travel and crossmember to A-arm clearance so I'm getting drop spindles...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-31-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,865
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

Not yet, it's close though. In order for me to bring the rear down to match the front I need to c-notch the rear inner gender where the numb stop mount is to allow for axle tube clearance, then I...
Forum: Fabrication
05-30-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,418
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: my diffuser

I work on an around race cars everyday which all require many part to be fabricated from the ground up. I've never seen someone get so bent out of shape over a disagreement on design and...
Forum: Fabrication
05-29-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,418
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: my diffuser

Dude, this is the internet. Grow a set of balls and quit acting like a 2 year old that didn't get a Popsicle just because a few people don't believe something you typed.
Forum: Fabrication
05-29-2015, 03:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,418
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: my diffuser

Congratulations, you want a cookie?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2015, 01:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,749
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Strut inserts

I also just noticed that Ground Control has started offering a custom strut insert set up.

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php?II=970

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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 938
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: ft suspension mounting points

What makes anyone think that nobody has changed the angle of their A-arms? That's something that drop spindles and extended ball joints accomplishes.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 328,350
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Mines lowered a little bit.

325972 (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Sk8erBoiX11/media/91%20Camaro%20Z28/FA2F194E-5CF5-43C8-A802-DD8B066517D0_zps3jdddfz0.jpg.html)

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-28-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,865
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

Static.
Forum: Members Camaros
05-28-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 68,511
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: My '91 Z28

Almost perfect.

325981 (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Sk8erBoiX11/media/91%20Camaro%20Z28/7F13D9B4-0269-47D6-AE58-A715BD31E621_zpsrq9f0tsd.jpg.html)

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Forum: Members Camaros
05-28-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 68,511
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: My '91 Z28

Lol I just got done uploading them to Photobucket.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-28-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,865
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

325988 (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Sk8erBoiX11/media/91%20Camaro%20Z28/FA2F194E-5CF5-43C8-A802-DD8B066517D0_zps0pm4gvpn.jpg.html)

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Forum: Members Camaros
05-26-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 68,511
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: My '91 Z28

326010 (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Sk8erBoiX11/media/91%20Camaro%20Z28/DABC1FB2-A8A6-4476-9FAB-9F1EF1674218_zpsjqgzuesd.jpg.html)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-26-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,865
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

Updated

326011 (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Sk8erBoiX11/media/91%20Camaro%20Z28/DABC1FB2-A8A6-4476-9FAB-9F1EF1674218_zpsjqgzuesd.jpg.html)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-03-2015, 04:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,749
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Strut inserts

I don't know how I never replied to this, but The reason behind this is that I want to use a Koni 8610 or 8611 insert with a much shorter body and stroke. All the available struts for our cars are...
Forum: Body
04-14-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,399
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Custom splitter front bumper extension pictures

He still refers people to this post and that link.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-10-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,865
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

Yup, I really want to know the offset as well. I've got the same width wheel and was planning on using the same size tire, and now they I see it I know it'll be the perfect amount of stretch and the...
Forum: Body
04-06-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,399
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Custom splitter front bumper extension pictures

Link says the page is unavailable.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-05-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,666
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: caster camber plate "spacers"

I machined my own out of stainless.

327066 (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Sk8erBoiX11/media/91%20Camaro%20Z28/null_zps6bfa8c1b.jpg.html)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-05-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,865
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

That rear fitment is spot on. What are the wheel and tire specs?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-27-2014, 01:02 AM
Replies: 656
Views: 284,865
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Slammed Third Gens - Post Pics

Any pics yet??
Forum: Fabrication
10-20-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 30,451
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Rear Diffuser, Front Splitter & Rear Wing

Awesome ideas, if your not doing a belly pan have you considered at least side splitters to minimize turbulent air coming in from the sides?
Forum: Members Camaros
04-19-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 68,511
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: My '91 Z28

Not directly. There would be some cutting and welding involved with a single Y-pipe car and the hangers are different.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-17-2014, 12:10 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 78,759
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: 18x10.5's all 4 corners

I'd rather have a stretched tire over a pinched tire. I dont like the sloppy response you get from a pinched tire. I'm getting BFG Rivals.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-16-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 28,309
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: These would be my dream wheels, what are yours?

Those look like the HP Evo.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-11-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 78,759
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: 18x10.5's all 4 corners

I have those same wheels. I'm waiting on tires but they will be going on my car soon. Judging by my math they should fit nearly identical to my SS wheels that have 2" spacers. I should also gain a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-01-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 35,320
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt-in Rear Coil Over Kit for the 82-02 GM F-Body

Would it be possible to order this kit minus the dampers if we so choose to supply our own?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-27-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,994
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Indexing rear coils

I don't use isolators, I should have specified that.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-27-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,346
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Another XXR 521 third gen - 1992 Firebird

Looks pretty good. What size and type of tires do you have? And those are +12 all around with no spacers, or is that a 4th gen rear?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-27-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,994
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Indexing rear coils

They are not completely flat. Generally I just index them to make sure they are facing the same exact direction. If you think about the axis in which the axle rotates the.ln that would indicate that...
Forum: Members Camaros
03-27-2014, 02:38 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 68,511
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: My '91 Z28

No, a "bouncy" ride comes from improperly valved dampers that can't control the spring rates. I'm running Koni yellows. It's quite comfortable actually.
Forum: Body
03-26-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,011
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Sport Coupe chin spoiler

that looks really good
Forum: Members Camaros
03-26-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 68,511
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: My '91 Z28

Turning radius is just fine, why would you think otherwise? In fact, I'll be doing some modifications in order to get more steering angle. And I think the Ground control kit is just fine for a daily...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-23-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 37,305
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: April 2013 COTM ** WINNER **

In 91-92 the z28's with the 350 had 245hp and the LB9 with the N10 and G92 package had 230hp. This rating is at the crank, not the wheels. Accounting for the approximate 15% drivetrain loss that...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-23-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 37,305
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: April 2013 COTM ** WINNER **

It has dyno'd 216hp and 275 lb/ft. And the SS wheels are 17x9's front and rear.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-22-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,861
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Slammed Camaro

That is too tall of a front tire. There isn't much room in the upper wheel well up front. There a pinch weld seam that will cut into you tire unless you cut it or flatten it. You won't be able to get...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-22-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,580
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: Spindles or springs

I have never noticed this before but it appears that the belltechs do not lower the strut mounting point 2", it appears more like .5" whereas the balljoint mount and steering arm are a full 2. I was...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-22-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,197
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: UMI Control Arm Relocation Brackets Now Feature 3 Hole Design

I like this. How much lower than the stock mounting point is each position?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-22-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 35,320
Posted By DBLTKE

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt-in Rear Coil Over Kit for the 82-02 GM F-Body

Looks pretty good. Are you able to offer higher spring rates? I currently run 200lb rears and plan on stepping up to 250lb very soon. Also, do you have dimensions for total shock height, compressed...
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