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Forum: V6
03-18-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,710
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: How many V6 owners are there on this board?

why are you posting the best wallpapers in small format LOL ....I just love this ,it has the car ,the flag ...just too nice.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-15-2020, 05:00 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 37,239
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: NCC-2569's 1990 Trans Am (pic-heavy)

You could in theory go to your local Chevy (Daewoo) dealer and ask them to fix your Trans AM lol ...
I went to Fiat with my Chrysler 300M and asked them to change my oils and radiators...they looked...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-09-2020, 04:27 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 37,239
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: NCC-2569's 1990 Trans Am (pic-heavy)

Sorry for the rant but then you have even more socialist countries like Romania that "copy" Germany so well that I can't even get the green emission sticker for my 2004 GAS as in NOT DIESEL Chrysler...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
02-19-2020, 02:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,070
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: What is a Car like this going for in Today's market

he almost f'ed up the trunk in that video....wtf...
Forum: History / Originality
01-16-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,190
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Extreme Low Option Camaro's and Firebirds

I don't think you will ever find one ,heck I googled for 4cylinder 3rd gens and there are barely few photos with them...these things are probably long gone.I'd love to see some too but I don't think...
Forum: History / Originality
12-15-2018, 07:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Copart 12k miles 92 Firebird

looking at that tree deodorant it must smell good lol .. but yea nice catch ,sad to see this happening. I don't care what weather is outside....if i live in a area that can ruin my car I take the...
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Copart 12k miles 92 Firebird

lol that's a really good point. Still interesting to see how people get rid of the salvage title so easy.
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2018, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Copart 12k miles 92 Firebird

True plus it doesn't have the electronics of a new car. Its a shame thou because it was low mileage ,you can LS swap any high mileage car and end up with the same result /value but a low mileage...
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Copart 12k miles 92 Firebird

How much would this realistically be worth https://www.copart.com/lot/52861878

I know by being flooded it lost the low mileage aura but I guess it should be salvageable .It looks really clean thou.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-27-2018, 01:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,699
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Post your High Mile thirdgens!

I have to see those seats lol
Forum: Electronics
10-14-2018, 03:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 434
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Oil pressure gauge pegged

Hawks has some cheap clusters and at this point I think its cheaper to get one from them (they even set your odometer) than try to fix yours if you are not good at this kind of stuffs. Problem is...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-07-2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Few questions about the 2.8

The fresh glue is probably the one I used back in 2003...everything on that engine was replaced in 2003. Yea the driver door is probably not closed ,if it stays like that the hinges will need...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-07-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Few questions about the 2.8

The hood is not rusted ,its the "new" paint flaking off the original one. I will make sure I will remove that garbage before I will apply some quality paintwork using OEM color code.
Under the hood...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-07-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Few questions about the 2.8

I'm in Romania right now and yes they are kinda rare in Germany ...they keep turning them into kitt lol

I haven't seen the car...its about 300 miles away and I also have a personal life with work...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-07-2018, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Few questions about the 2.8

Ok I found on the internet for sale my old 88 Firebird ,2.8 T5 and I have few questions before I go and rebuy it.
The guy says it has a faulty water pump. How often that thing fails? I know they...
Forum: Body
09-22-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,727
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Front End Damage - Total Loss?

And this type of thinking the insurance companies have makes insurance expensive. Hey let's total cars left and right because we can ask for more expensive prices in the future to cover for our f'ed...
Forum: Body
09-09-2018, 01:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,128
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Hood weight question

There is no factory fiberglass hood. There are some rare aluminum ones from early 80's. Only aftermarket fiberglass and ALL fit like crap.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-04-2018, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

Realistically how many 89 TTA are still alive? There were not many to start with.
Forum: History / Originality
05-14-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,022
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 5k mi time capsule 83 - check out the lack of opts

I never heard one of these cars running. Does it sound hilarious or it has some growl to that engine? I'd love to see a 0 to 60 time. I don't think there are many 4cyl left.
Forum: History / Originality
05-09-2018, 03:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,414
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 400K MILE 1990 FIREBIRD 3.1

Mercedes actually ruined Chrysler reputation. The famous 2.7 v6 had a water pump designed by Daimler ...it leaked in the crankcase and the end result was most unreliable engine ever. Yes Chrysler had...
Forum: History / Originality
05-08-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,414
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 400K MILE 1990 FIREBIRD 3.1

Its actually sad because for some crazy reason that I've yet to figure out all my real life friends that have 3rd gen Firebirds or Camaro have or had either a 300M or a LHS/Concorde from early 2000's...
Forum: History / Originality
05-08-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,414
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 400K MILE 1990 FIREBIRD 3.1

oh that's something "nice" to break but you should check Chrysler engines ,their 3.5 v6's spun bearings even when the rest of the engine is in perfect condition. GM engines are not known for this...
Forum: V6
05-06-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Top Speed?

kinda like the v8 I see lol

You can get 120mph out of them ,I managed to pull that on autobahn with a 2.8 5 speed manual.Maybe its easier with manual but it can be done.
Forum: History / Originality
05-06-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,414
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 400K MILE 1990 FIREBIRD 3.1

holy crap so the v8's last that long? i knew they are some of the most reliable motors ever made since ICE were invented but this is just an amazing thing to see considering I spun so many rod...
Forum: History / Originality
04-30-2018, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,414
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 400K MILE 1990 FIREBIRD 3.1

This is the video with the car https://youtu.be/ttG6ecOEbeY?t=192

the guy said it has a new engine.
Forum: History / Originality
04-29-2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,414
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 400K MILE 1990 FIREBIRD 3.1

I thought the 3.1 and the 3.8 were some of the most reliable engines ever made.Pretty sure they last more than 200k
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-30-2017, 02:22 AM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

Sorry but I think your problem is not your town but the state.Too many liberals means you should be looking for buses not cars and before you think I make it political no I don't ...its a warning...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-16-2017, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 848
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 1991- 2008, 2008- 2017

What about the blue one?
Forum: History / Originality
07-11-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 89 WS6 Trans Am

I'm sure Carfax can be cheated.

I was watching the other day a guy explaining how a Lamborghini burned to crisp (it was a pile of black pieces) sold for 13,000 dollars at an auction.Not saying...
Forum: History / Originality
07-11-2017, 12:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 89 WS6 Trans Am

wtf he actually polished rust...err I mean patina.
Forum: History / Originality
07-10-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: 89 WS6 Trans Am

lol yea that part got me crying ...at least the video is HD so you can see the "patina" ...heck you can even see the welding on the B pillars.

That guy has few Trans Am for sale and none work...I...
Forum: History / Originality
07-10-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By FirebirdUSX

89 WS6 Trans Am

Have to start with : don't even think to laugh or cry ...that was my initial reaction.

Found this for $7,500...
Forum: Car Audio
05-30-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 25,673
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Discussion: Texture improvement on 3D printed double DIN radio bezel (Firebird)

Can't be that polished up to have the same gloss like the factory/console plastic?I see that when its installed the difference between the console is visible .Since it looks so damn amazing it can...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-05-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 37,239
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: NCC-2569's 1990 Trans Am (pic-heavy)

haha that air bag far far away from the car is hilarious because that's what I'd do.Those things scare me ...its literally a bomb and you have to remember that US was one of the first countries that...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-02-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 16,073
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: "Barn Find" 1989 Trans AM

Had a black BMW 520 I left outside in the sun for about a year .It was basically totaled by the sun.I think they used some different formula of paint back then because newer cars simply put have...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-21-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

How you know what engine the guy has? Probably more than half of these cars no longer have the original engine in them.
Forum: Interior
03-03-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Making my own door panels

Why not leather? That looks so much better and its so nice to work with it when you have to wrap it.
Forum: Body
02-27-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: T-top car help

My hard top Firebird has original weatherstripping and it doesn't leak anywhere no matter how I wash it ,what pressure or direction so its not all cars that leak its just the T top ones.

Probably...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-27-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

The guy with the red Firebird probably hit every curb stone in US.Rubber spoiler is gone,plastic trim is gone...heck his entire bumper is gone :lol: I admit I have problems myself estimating how tall...
Forum: Body
02-26-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: T-top car help

I think the t top glass itself can be modified to stop leaks...this just needs abit of brainpower to improve the design.I got that pdf brochure on how to install/adjust the weatherstripping with the...
Forum: Body
02-26-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: T-top car help

Yes I know about sfc thing is the leak can happen under the rubber itself or if it doesn't it just collects on that edge and rusts the metal.The whole problem as I see it is about getting the water...
Forum: Body
02-26-2017, 03:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: T-top car help

No you don't.If you want to restore the damn thing you have to find a way to stop the leaks.I can't believe there is no fix .I mean people figured out how to hack iphones and we can't stop a damn...
Forum: Body
02-24-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: T-top car help

well my car has those tiny cracks at the corner of the B pillar.If a hardtop car gets that you can imagine the flex on a t top car.Still the rubber from the weather seals should compensate for any...
Forum: Body
02-24-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: T-top car help

So simply put its impossible to actually stop the leaks 100%.I thought people would have figured out how to mod the t tops so they seal better.
Forum: Body
02-23-2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

T-top car help

Found a cheap T Top 89 Trans Am and I know that T top leak but the question is can the leaks be stopped?I read (searched before I wrote this) that pretty much everyone gets leaks at the car wash even...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-23-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

No ,in some countries they even take your license for running with fog lights when there's no fog outside.Yes I hate running with the headlights out .Luckly inside cities we can drive around without...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-20-2017, 01:11 AM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,499
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

dunno about US but here in Europe you have to have your Daytime running lights on.I don't think these cars have them so you have to turn on the headlights .Well some manage to go around with parking...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-16-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 37,239
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: NCC-2569's 1990 Trans Am (pic-heavy)

I remember back in 2001 me and my father we ordered a rebuild kit for a 2.8 v6 Firebird (engine was having poor compression and yes I know in US people would just throw away that motor).I remember we...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-16-2017, 02:37 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 37,239
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: NCC-2569's 1990 Trans Am (pic-heavy)

I noticed something interesting too ,more and more shops sell american car parts in Europe.I think americans figured out some of us love their s*** :lol:

Yes JB weld has the shipping included I...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-22-2016, 04:27 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 24,579
Posted By FirebirdUSX

Re: Reliving good old memories - 82 T/A and 91 Firebird (pic heavy)

Is it legal to have the Daytime lights in the same "slot" with the fog lights? There are some retarded cops here who consider everything bellow the headlights as fog lights cuz "hey fog lights are...
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