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GOLDCYLON · 08-10-2011

This fall/winter I plan on replacing my A pillar weatherstripping again. Did this two years ago but the OEM replacement looks worse now than the original I replaced. Last time I did a how to do this with pics that I will do again so Cliff can capture the photos.

What else are you all doing this fall/winter? Any mods? GC

digg101 · 08-10-2011

planning on replacing carpet,door panels and moldings on the 93 quazar blue. Marc Haibec has a set of heads and a plenum he is porting this summer. He will replace the stock ones on my 95 this winter. Also planning on installing C-5 brakes on the 95 this winter.

GOLDCYLON · 08-10-2011

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Originally Posted by digg101

planning on replacing carpet,door panels and moldings on the 93 quazar blue. Marc Haibec has a set of heads and a plenum he is porting this summer. He will replace the stock ones on my 95 this winter. Also planning on installing C-5 brakes on the 95 this winter.

Sounds like a lot of great projects.

-=Jeff=- · 08-10-2011

I have a set of H4 Lamps (bought off CF advertised as Hella, but are the Autopal brand) So I need to install those.

I also will replace my A pillar WS, I have then new piece already from Keen Parts (Latex)

Might swap out the exhaust resonator to see if I can change the sound a bit.

I had a Web Electric DRL in the car, but I had it mounted where in a spot that got wet, so I got a replacement and might reinstall that too.

If I get motivated I will change the way my aftermarket sound system is in the cargo area and add the X-over to make all the speaker have their own channel off the amps. Along with this I might swap in the 8s in place of my 6.5 in the back.

I think that is it

GOLDCYLON · 08-10-2011

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Might swap out the exhaust resonator to see if I can change the sound a bit.

What are you going to try? I have a Spare Corsa resonator if you just want to give it a try

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

I had a Web Electric DRL in the car, but I had it mounted where in a spot that got wet, so I got a replacement and might reinstall that too.

I have ths mod too. I love it. I bet they would replace it for free if you ask. It is susposed to be mounted upside down. Mine is tucked in next to the nose

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

If I get motivated I will change the way my aftermarket sound system is in the cargo area and add the X-over to make all the speaker have their own channel off the amps. Along with this I might swap in the 8s in place of my 6.5 in the back. I think that is it

Im done in this mod area unless something bad happens lol

-=Jeff=- · 08-10-2011

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

What are you going to try? I have a Spare Corsa resonator if you just want to give it a try

I have Corsa, I like the no drone, but not the raspy sound.. I want to try a LT4 resonator (which I have)

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

I have this mod too. I love it. I bet they would replace it for free if you ask. It is susposed to be mounted upside down. Mine is tucked in next to the nose

Yeah I got it replaced Free of Charge.. Wire end needs to be pointing down, I had it next to the headlight Module, but it was sideways.. I will reinstall it but want to get a crimper and Weatherpak connectors for it.

mike100 · 08-11-2011

I might experiment with a turbo muffler on my Corsa pipes- maybe just paint them black to be like oem.

First I will probably renew my search for a standard targa lid in good condition since all I got with mine was the clear one.

Paul Workman · 08-11-2011

I'm considering

a gear for the differential - 409 Viper gear
and new Nittos
get a laptop and Tunerpro w/ appropriate interfaces and get up to speed on tuning these beasts...(I love Marc's chip, but it is a curiosity thing and I have a spare chip to play with.

)
Weather stripping, maybe
new carpet on the doors and redoux the sill panel carpeting on the speakers (the "kit" didn't come with separate speaker covers - have to roll my own.)

If I get that done, that would be a lot (for me).

P.

digg101 · 08-11-2011

Paul,
What have you found for weatherstripping replacement?

-=Jeff=- · 08-11-2011

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Originally Posted by digg101

Paul,
What have you found for weatherstripping replacement?

not Paul, BUT

I have tried, Lonestar Weatherstripping (found on eBay), don't use it.. it is too hard

I currently have Melrose T-Top (their targa replacement pieces are great) the A and B they get from somewhere, while better, still not OEM soft

The Keen Parts A pillar I have feels like OEM, but I have yet to install

for the hatch I but an aftermarket piece from eBay works great

For the Doors I have OEM GM stuff

Hope that helps

08-10-2011	#1
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	winter projects A pillar replacement This fall/winter I plan on replacing my A pillar weatherstripping again. Did this two years ago but the OEM replacement looks worse now than the original I replaced. Last time I did a how to do this with pics that I will do again so Cliff can capture the photos. What else are you all doing this fall/winter? Any mods? GC __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

08-10-2011	#2
digg101 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 41	Re: winter projects A pillar replacement planning on replacing carpet,door panels and moldings on the 93 quazar blue. Marc Haibec has a set of heads and a plenum he is porting this summer. He will replace the stock ones on my 95 this winter. Also planning on installing C-5 brakes on the 95 this winter.

08-10-2011	#4
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: winter projects A pillar replacement I have a set of H4 Lamps (bought off CF advertised as Hella, but are the Autopal brand) So I need to install those. I also will replace my A pillar WS, I have then new piece already from Keen Parts (Latex) Might swap out the exhaust resonator to see if I can change the sound a bit. I had a Web Electric DRL in the car, but I had it mounted where in a spot that got wet, so I got a replacement and might reinstall that too. If I get motivated I will change the way my aftermarket sound system is in the cargo area and add the X-over to make all the speaker have their own channel off the amps. Along with this I might swap in the 8s in place of my 6.5 in the back. I think that is it __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

08-11-2011	#7
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: winter projects A pillar replacement I might experiment with a turbo muffler on my Corsa pipes- maybe just paint them black to be like oem. First I will probably renew my search for a standard targa lid in good condition since all I got with mine was the clear one.

08-11-2011	#8
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: winter projects A pillar replacement I'm considering a gear for the differential - 409 Viper gear and new Nittos get a laptop and Tunerpro w/ appropriate interfaces and get up to speed on tuning these beasts...(I love Marc's chip, but it is a curiosity thing and I have a spare chip to play with.) Weather stripping, maybe new carpet on the doors and redoux the sill panel carpeting on the speakers (the "kit" didn't come with separate speaker covers - have to roll my own.) If I get that done, that would be a lot (for me). P. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry