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Forum: Convertibles
02-06-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 45,530
Posted By BASSr

Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles

OKFOZ.....don't get GRUMMPY! :-(

We are just sharing about these F-Bodies!
Forum: Convertibles
01-27-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 45,530
Posted By BASSr

Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles

Rough would be a step up!

Amazingly, looks like the dash pad is not cracked?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-15-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 620
Posted By BASSr

3rd Gen ASC Convertible Spoilers

Getting ready to downsize our house, have had these for quite a few years, bought them about 10 years ago when I had my '88 IROC convertible because the passenger side spoiler had a crack in it and...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-30-2014, 06:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 421
Posted By BASSr

IROC Convertible Spoilers

Have a nice set of spoilers off an IROC Convertible.

Nice condition, a few paint chips but solid, no cracks.

Does not include the stock trunk spoiler.

$100 plus shipping.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-30-2014, 05:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 161
Posted By BASSr

'90 Emergency Brake Cables - For Drum

I have a very nice functioning set/pair of emergence brake cables from my 1990 IROC Camaro.

I swapped out the drum brake rear for a disc brake rear and had to replace the emergency brake cables.
...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
05-09-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 253
Posted By BASSr

Friend tryoing to register?

Hi,

I have a buddy who just bought a '92 RS and he is trying to register on the site.

He gets an error that says something about the IP he is trying to register from is not in the DB. He should...
Forum: Convertibles
07-30-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 45,530
Posted By BASSr

Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles

Look a little closer at the 2nd picture. At the bottom, there is another label that I can see that looks like it ends in "SC". If the begining of this is ASC, then I would have to assume that this is...
Forum: Convertibles
07-30-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 45,530
Posted By BASSr

Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles

The full VIN? I thought that was only the last 6 digits they stamoed in other places of the car, not the full VIN.
Forum: Convertibles
07-30-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 45,530
Posted By BASSr

Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles

Is the console still there? (look for the RPO codes) Look around for anything that would help identify it that is still attached to the car, also send some pic's.

Anyone else here know some tell...
Forum: Convertibles
07-30-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 45,530
Posted By BASSr

Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles

Now that's a good question. I am not sure how to tell you how to proceed.

What else can you tell us about the car? Most likely an IROC convertible but hard to tell if all the badging and VIN...
Forum: TPI
07-30-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 827
Posted By BASSr

Re: Need HELP with Fuel Issue

No one has any ideas on this one?
Forum: Convertibles
07-30-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 45,530
Posted By BASSr

Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles

Not necessarily, what is the 6th digit of your VIN code? Factory would be a 3, 1 or 2 then it has been modified by other than ASC.
Forum: TPI
07-28-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 827
Posted By BASSr

Need HELP with Fuel Issue

Hey all, I need some further help determing what is causing the lack of fuel pressure.

A little over a month ago, when I tried to start the vehicle, it just cranked and cranked, knowing too much...
Forum: Convertibles
04-28-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,113
Posted By BASSr

Re: Thinking about buying this vert

I vote for a new thread!
Forum: Brakes
04-25-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
Posted By BASSr

Re: Rear Emergency Brake Cables

Here are 6 pictures I took of both sides of the emergency brake cables:

http://s308.photobucket.com/albums/kk355/BSarte/1990%20IROC/
Forum: Brakes
04-25-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
Posted By BASSr

Re: Rear Emergency Brake Cables

James, Thanks! :-)

Now I need to ask you for some additional guidance here.

Got the correct rotors earlier today so rear is in and works fine. Last thing to work out is the Parking Brake...
Forum: Brakes
04-24-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
Posted By BASSr

Re: Rear Emergency Brake Cables

What I meant about the "outer cable" is the outer sheathing. There is the actual cable inside the outer sheathing, this is what is short on the cables that came with the rear.

I checjed Rock Auto...
Forum: Brakes
04-24-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
Posted By BASSr

Rear Emergency Brake Cables

Put the rear in, bolted up just fine. Still waiting for the delivery of the correct rotors. The spec's on the '89 rotors are 11.64" diameter with .79" thickness.

The rear is an '89 and has the...
Forum: Brakes
04-16-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
Posted By BASSr

Re: Identifying DISC Brake Rear - GM or Aftermarket??

OK, need some more input here! :-)

I took a chance and ordered rotors and pads for an '89 IROC. Had a feeling they would not be the same and they are not. The rotors are ~10.5" and the pads are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 797
Posted By BASSr

Rear Change - Other considerations - '90 IROC

My '90 IROC convertible is bone stock, LB9, 700R4, 2.73 posi drum brake 10 bolt rear with 83k miles on it.

The rear has a bearing noise and I would like to have disc brakes in the rear.

I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,840
Posted By BASSr

Re: 9 Bolt & 10 Bolts - Differences?

I was wondering about the strength of the 9 bolt versus the 10 bolt. I have a bone stock LB9 motor and the '90 IROC has the 10 bolt in it now with drum brakes.

I have come across 2 9 bolt disc...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,840
Posted By BASSr

9 Bolt & 10 Bolts - Differences?

What is the internal differences between a 9 bolt and 10 bolt rears?
Forum: Brakes
03-26-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
Posted By BASSr

Re: Identifying DISC Brake Rear - GM or Aftermarket??

OK, getting back to this now that I have some time.

Been considering the 3.23 rear I have and not on the top of my list as an option. Too much to change out to get it setup correctly.

Guy...
Forum: Convertibles
02-25-2012, 02:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,815
Posted By BASSr

Re: '90 IROC Convetible Top Replacement

Thanks for the info, missed those in the spec sheets.

I have not glued my new seals in place yet, learned many years ago to test fit them, even letting them sit in place for a few days before...
Forum: Convertibles
02-24-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,815
Posted By BASSr

Re: '90 IROC Convetible Top Replacement

Allright, got my top from TopsOnline, got it installed over the last 2 weekends, this is the 2nd 3rd gen I have done. Turned out pretty good.

Went with the glass rear window.

Got a few issues...
Forum: Brakes
02-21-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
Posted By BASSr

Re: Identifying DISC Brake Rear - GM or Aftermarket??

James,

When you change out the rear to a different gear ratio, the ECM is setup so that it has settings in 4 specific tables so that the torq converter lockup (and when it releases) kicks in/out...
Forum: Brakes
02-21-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
Posted By BASSr

Re: Identifying DISC Brake Rear - GM or Aftermarket??

Hi James,

Thanks for the reply, sorry for the delay in responding.

I think I have firgured out how to proceed with this. The rear in my '90 IROC is the 2.73 posi with drums, which has a small...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-09-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 822
Posted By BASSr

Re: Rear change will require changes to ECM

Does anyone know what each of these are for?

Any of them fit my application with the 3.23 rear (LB9 motor)?
Forum: DIY PROM
02-09-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 822
Posted By BASSr

Re: Rear change will require changes to ECM

Sorry, meant AXXB.

So the AXXB is what I should have now?

I'll have to pull the ECM this weekend and check it.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-09-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 822
Posted By BASSr

Re: Rear change will require changes to ECM

So then, the AXXM is not for the 305TPI with 3.23 rear?
Forum: DIY PROM
02-09-2012, 04:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 822
Posted By BASSr

Re: Rear change will require changes to ECM

Thank you very much. This is exactly what I was looking for.

Any idea if they made a stock chip for my LB9 motor with the 3.23 rear?
Forum: DIY PROM
02-08-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 822
Posted By BASSr

Re: Rear change will require changes to ECM

Thanks for this feedback. I was including the speedo gear in with the "mechanical" portion.

Any idea if the ECM on my '90 is a 7165? Assumming so, then it has the same type MEMCAL, thus the...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-08-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 822
Posted By BASSr

Rear change will require changes to ECM

OK, sorry if this is in the wrong forum bit it seems logical to me to start here, so please don't flame me if I am wrong.

I have been doing some work on my '88 IROC drivetrain and ECM/Memcal that...
Forum: Convertibles
02-05-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,815
Posted By BASSr

Re: '90 IROC Convetible Top Replacement

See the post in this thread earlire for what to measure.

Also, this is for pre '90 years. From '90-'92 the tops are all the same measurement.

What year is your car?
Forum: Convertibles
02-04-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,815
Posted By BASSr

Re: '90 IROC Convetible Top Replacement

Got my top a couple of days ago from TopOnline. Got the package deal they have up on eBay, black stayfast top, glass window, cables, and pads for $519 shipped.

Opened up box, placed top on the...
Forum: Convertibles
01-30-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,113
Posted By BASSr

Re: Thinking about buying this vert

That is one heck of a deal!

Good luck and keep us posted with progress or any thing we can help guide you with.
Forum: Convertibles
01-22-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,815
Posted By BASSr

Re: '90 IROC Convetible Top Replacement

On the Tops Online website for their product, they show this diagram to measure for their tops:

http://www.topsonline.com/images/diagrams/Camaro%2087-89%20Convertible%20Top.jpg
Forum: Electronics
01-08-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 255,185
Posted By BASSr

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

OK, figured out those 2 torx are T5's. Got them out and put it all back together.

Thanks to all for the help and advice! Tach works pretty good now!

Bruce
Forum: Electronics
01-08-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 255,185
Posted By BASSr

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Zenish, seems like that is the range of the resistors required and I found the same thing with mine.

I tried a 180k resistor on the 4-10 points on the board and the tach RPM was a little low,...
Forum: Convertibles
12-25-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,815
Posted By BASSr

Re: '90 IROC Convetible Top Replacement

That's who I am probably going to order mine from.

Was the glass smaller than the plastic window? If so, how much? Very noticeable?
Forum: Electronics
12-24-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 255,185
Posted By BASSr

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Hey, BTW, I thought there was a post here somewhere with a URL so you could get the color coding of resistors? I looked and did not see it anywhere?

Anyone know where to find that? I have a ton...
Forum: Electronics
12-24-2011, 11:11 AM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 255,185
Posted By BASSr

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Thanks.

I'll just try adding some resistors in line until I get the tach RPM to read the same as my tach/dwell meter.

This is the posting I made earlier in this thread from the test I did...
Forum: Electronics
12-24-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 255,185
Posted By BASSr

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

OK, so I tried to do this process but seems like I still need some guidance here!

I soldered leads to the outer connection points on the pot (not sure what the center one is for??). Soldered...
Forum: Electronics
12-23-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 255,185
Posted By BASSr

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Hope I can ask for some more guidance here as I am not very electronically inclined!

I bought a 1m pot at Radio Shack. I cut leads 4 & 10 on the circuit board but before I solder it in, I wanted...
Forum: Electronics
12-19-2011, 03:57 AM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 255,185
Posted By BASSr

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Hope you don't mind a quick question so I understand a bit more here.

Why between 4 & 10? Isn't that for R4 which seems to show a reasonable resistance but R3 & R6 don't?

R1: 4.28
R2: 3.84...
Forum: Electronics
12-16-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 255,185
Posted By BASSr

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Hey guys,

Need a liitle guidance here.

I have a '90 IROC that has the tach peg all the way over when I start it.

Took the circuit board out and got the following readings:

R1: 4.28...
Forum: Convertibles
12-12-2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,101
Posted By BASSr

Re: Convertible Boots - manual versus power

You have any pictures or further info on the relay on the deck lid hatch pull down and the other relay? Guess those are specific to convertibles since the power has to work with the tonneau cover.
...
Forum: Brakes
12-09-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
Posted By BASSr

Re: Identifying DISC Brake Rear - GM or Aftermarket??

James,

Here are 2 pictures of the discs on the rear I have. The calipers definitely look different than the ones in the first post you have a picture of, so I have to assume that the ones you...
Forum: Convertibles
12-09-2011, 03:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,064
Posted By BASSr

Re: New Convertible Owner

Nice! How much did it set you back?

Whats the exhaust on it? Loud? The exhaust tips look nice.
Forum: Convertibles
12-09-2011, 03:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,815
Posted By BASSr

Re: '90 IROC Convetible Top Replacement

I've heard that some of the glass windows are very small compared to the factory plastic rear windows?

Amyone do the glass? Who did you get it from? How was the size of it compared to the factory...
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