View Poll Results: March 2016 Car of the Month
NufNuffZ28
11
16.92%
Manic Z
3
4.62%
ev305tpi
8
12.31%
GASPEDDLER
10
15.38%
scottmoyer
12
18.46%
Sinister Z
4
6.15%
HankL69
4
6.15%
havacamaro
13
20.00%
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March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
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March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Its IROC-Z Madness all month long. These eight BMFs will be competing for your votes to be Car of the Month.
NufNuffZ28 '87
Manic Z '85
ev305tpi '87
GASPEDDLER '89
scottmoyer '87
Sinister Z '85
HankL69 '85
havacamaro '86
NufNuffZ28 '87
Manic Z '85
ev305tpi '87
GASPEDDLER '89
scottmoyer '87
Sinister Z '85
HankL69 '85
havacamaro '86
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Car: 86 camaro iroc z
Engine: 355 LT1 Full Roller
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.73 posi
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Thank you for the opportunity to be considered for car of the month for march. This is my 86 Iroc Z28 I've named "Darth Z"
The car started off as a butchered up iroc, the tbi motor was replaced with a slouch 350 with 305 heads on it. I have touched every bolt and done all of the work on the car myself. Currently it has a 355 lt1 swap done to it, putting down about 400 to the wheels c6 vette 5 spoke wheels, t56 trans, 3.73 gears, and c7 z51 brembo brakes from Scott over at Bigbrakeupgrade.
The car came with the 90-92 blisters on it, so I kept them, and got the matching ground effects, and decided to go with a firebird style wing.
Burnout vid
The car started off as a butchered up iroc, the tbi motor was replaced with a slouch 350 with 305 heads on it. I have touched every bolt and done all of the work on the car myself. Currently it has a 355 lt1 swap done to it, putting down about 400 to the wheels c6 vette 5 spoke wheels, t56 trans, 3.73 gears, and c7 z51 brembo brakes from Scott over at Bigbrakeupgrade.
The car came with the 90-92 blisters on it, so I kept them, and got the matching ground effects, and decided to go with a firebird style wing.
Burnout vid
Last edited by havacamaro; 02-20-2016 at 05:59 PM.
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Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Thanks for the nomination again this month.
And Just for some fun:
And Just for some fun:
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Car: 92 & 91 Z28 1LEs, 87 IROC-Z, 90 ZR1
Engine: L98, LT5
Transmission: 700R4, 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.42, 3.73, 3.27
Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Hi Everyone,
A huge thank you goes out to Chazman for the nomination and to Kymmee for seconding it! Wow this months competition is insane, some of the thirdgens I love the most were nominated and it's a HUGE honor to have my car compete for COTM with them all! Best of luck to everyone, this is going to be a great one to watch!!
My car is an '87 IROC-Z, L98 car with 11k original miles on it. I have owned other cars that are more "show ready" and that are quicker, but this car is a special one to me and the favorite of my collection. It is a true survivor in regards and has been a tremendous amount of fun to own and drive in the nearly four years that I have owned it now.
It's special to me for a number of reasons... I spent years looking for the right low mile thirdgen to buy; national searches, driving all over New England looking at over 30 cars in person, etc.... I traded my first ever car towards this one that I had owned for 17 years at the time which was my 86 Camaro that I had fully restored as a kid. It was the right thing for me to do and really renewed my love for collector cars. When I got it, it had 9k miles on it. It is the most loaded '87 that I know of that had over $8k in factory options on it (To me, that's alot for a car with a base price of $12k). The car has factory leather, L98 350, T-tops, Bose, rear window louvers, etc.
It was an executive car when new, racking up 3800 miles when sold to it's first owner. What's really cool is that the original oil change sticker from that mileage is still in the door jamb. The car has original gatorback tires, GM floor mats, GM belts and hoses, all original paint, etc.
To be completely honest, it is not perfect and that is something I love about it. It has some very minor age patina... the tops of the door panels have the typical small cracks (just starting)... The factory paint under special fluorescent lights has a small amount of acid rain... There are some small spots on the seats... but that's something that I love about it. It's a true survivor in every sense of the word. I have spent a good amount of time detailing it all up since I got it and it cleans up nice
Each year I host a small fall cruise somewhere scenic in New England and for three years I drove this car. It is a tremendous amount of fun to drive! It's very comfortable, goes good, breaks traction often, and I constantly get compliments on it. It's an honest super fun tight car and I feel very fortunate to own it, it brings me much happiness, especially during the occasional tough times in life.... I can't wait for the roads to clear off up here in New England so I can get it out of hibernation! Here are some pics and again, best of luck to everyone nominated!!
A huge thank you goes out to Chazman for the nomination and to Kymmee for seconding it! Wow this months competition is insane, some of the thirdgens I love the most were nominated and it's a HUGE honor to have my car compete for COTM with them all! Best of luck to everyone, this is going to be a great one to watch!!
My car is an '87 IROC-Z, L98 car with 11k original miles on it. I have owned other cars that are more "show ready" and that are quicker, but this car is a special one to me and the favorite of my collection. It is a true survivor in regards and has been a tremendous amount of fun to own and drive in the nearly four years that I have owned it now.
It's special to me for a number of reasons... I spent years looking for the right low mile thirdgen to buy; national searches, driving all over New England looking at over 30 cars in person, etc.... I traded my first ever car towards this one that I had owned for 17 years at the time which was my 86 Camaro that I had fully restored as a kid. It was the right thing for me to do and really renewed my love for collector cars. When I got it, it had 9k miles on it. It is the most loaded '87 that I know of that had over $8k in factory options on it (To me, that's alot for a car with a base price of $12k). The car has factory leather, L98 350, T-tops, Bose, rear window louvers, etc.
It was an executive car when new, racking up 3800 miles when sold to it's first owner. What's really cool is that the original oil change sticker from that mileage is still in the door jamb. The car has original gatorback tires, GM floor mats, GM belts and hoses, all original paint, etc.
To be completely honest, it is not perfect and that is something I love about it. It has some very minor age patina... the tops of the door panels have the typical small cracks (just starting)... The factory paint under special fluorescent lights has a small amount of acid rain... There are some small spots on the seats... but that's something that I love about it. It's a true survivor in every sense of the word. I have spent a good amount of time detailing it all up since I got it and it cleans up nice
Each year I host a small fall cruise somewhere scenic in New England and for three years I drove this car. It is a tremendous amount of fun to drive! It's very comfortable, goes good, breaks traction often, and I constantly get compliments on it. It's an honest super fun tight car and I feel very fortunate to own it, it brings me much happiness, especially during the occasional tough times in life.... I can't wait for the roads to clear off up here in New England so I can get it out of hibernation! Here are some pics and again, best of luck to everyone nominated!!
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Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Amazing how a $15 option can put you at the top of the pricing list. Nothing else to order to increase the price. My car is loaded and you got me by $15. Door edge guards.
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Car: 92 & 91 Z28 1LEs, 87 IROC-Z, 90 ZR1
Engine: L98, LT5
Transmission: 700R4, 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.42, 3.73, 3.27
Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
And the first thing I did was remove them when I got the car lol! I still have them of course but on a white car it gave the appearance of the door gap looking artificially too big haha...
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Thank you for the nomination. My '89 IROC is a factory original, non-modified survivor with only 14,800 miles. This is a 350 TPI car with a 700r4 automatic both of which run amazing for their age. The car still has all of its original engine components, alternator, AC compressor, radiator hoses/clamps, spark plugs and Packard spark plug wires. The car also boasts its original factory Bright Blue metallic paint finish and interior including factory floor mats. I replaced the original ZR rated Gatorbacks when I bought the car with BFG Pro Comp II tires and I bagged and stored the Gatorbacks. The Bose Delco sound system was refurbished last year, functions well and has very decent sound. The car came with its original owner’s manual, brochures, service records, as well as diaries of usage which was maintained by the two previous owners. These diaries contains a detailed account of each time the car was used including beginning and ending mileage, reason for trip and destination. I have continued to make entries into these booklets as the current owner. My first third gen was an 82 Z28 which I drove in the 80’s and sold in the 90’s. I always missed that car and have always held a fondness for this generation of F-bodies. I took these pics at a windmill farm near my hometown on a sunny day because I liked how the paint's reflection made the clouds appear to have been painted into the car's finish. My car is used mainly on weekends when I take my wife for drives or to car shows. My two teenage boys have also gained an appreciation for these cars and I hope that will carry on the tradition of caring for this car as others have done for 27 years. Thank you again for the nomination I'llrockya and DonW. I consider it an honor to have my car included in this fine group of outstanding IROCs. Here are a few photos of my ’89 Z.
Last edited by GASPEDDLER; 02-29-2016 at 04:04 PM.
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Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Thank you for the nominations everyone! I love the COTM threads! Such a great idea when it was implemented. Kudos to Linson for keeping it going.
My car is an 85 Iroc-z five speed. Originally an LG4, I basically created my own version of GM's ZZ4 350 HO conversion, and badged it accordingly. Had this car since I started college (1997).
Mods include:
350, hyper pistons, 9.4/1 compression, RHS aluminum 200cc heads, Comp 286 magnum hydraulic roller cam, crane roller rockers, weiand dual plane, q-jet, L69 dual snorkel air cleaner, hedman shorties, custom flowmaster ypipe, flowmaster catback
Rebuilt T5, Poly trans mount, aluminum driveshaft
Auburn posi, richmond 3.73 gears, MAC girdle
KYB front struts, Koni rear shocks, ST lowering springs, herb adams panhard bar, boxed lower control arms, UMI torque arm, Alston subframe connectors, QA1 sway bars, TDS wonderbar
13" Front C4HD PBR brakes, 11.5" Rear 1LE PBR brakes
245/45/17 Yokohama Sdrive tires on 17x8 chrome iroc fronts, 275/40/17 Yokohama Sdrive tires on 17x9.5 chrome iroc rears
82-84 gauge cluster, z28 140mph speedo, 5500 rpm redline
My car is an 85 Iroc-z five speed. Originally an LG4, I basically created my own version of GM's ZZ4 350 HO conversion, and badged it accordingly. Had this car since I started college (1997).
Mods include:
350, hyper pistons, 9.4/1 compression, RHS aluminum 200cc heads, Comp 286 magnum hydraulic roller cam, crane roller rockers, weiand dual plane, q-jet, L69 dual snorkel air cleaner, hedman shorties, custom flowmaster ypipe, flowmaster catback
Rebuilt T5, Poly trans mount, aluminum driveshaft
Auburn posi, richmond 3.73 gears, MAC girdle
KYB front struts, Koni rear shocks, ST lowering springs, herb adams panhard bar, boxed lower control arms, UMI torque arm, Alston subframe connectors, QA1 sway bars, TDS wonderbar
13" Front C4HD PBR brakes, 11.5" Rear 1LE PBR brakes
245/45/17 Yokohama Sdrive tires on 17x8 chrome iroc fronts, 275/40/17 Yokohama Sdrive tires on 17x9.5 chrome iroc rears
82-84 gauge cluster, z28 140mph speedo, 5500 rpm redline
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Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Thank you for the nominations everyone! I love the COTM threads! Such a great idea when it was implemented. Kudos to Linson for keeping it going.
My car is an 85 Iroc-z five speed. Originally an LG4, I basically created my own version of GM's ZZ4 350 HO conversion, and badged it accordingly. Had this car since I started college (1997).
Mods include:
350, hyper pistons, 9.4/1 compression, RHS aluminum 200cc heads, Comp 286 magnum hydraulic roller cam, crane roller rockers, weiand dual plane, q-jet, L69 dual snorkel air cleaner, hedman shorties, custom flowmaster ypipe, flowmaster catback
Rebuilt T5, Poly trans mount, aluminum driveshaft
Auburn posi, richmond 3.73 gears, MAC girdle
KYB front struts, Koni rear shocks, ST lowering springs, herb adams panhard bar, boxed lower control arms, UMI torque arm, Alston subframe connectors, QA1 sway bars, TDS wonderbar
13" Front C4HD PBR brakes, 11.5" Rear 1LE PBR brakes
245/45/17 Yokohama Sdrive tires on 17x8 chrome iroc fronts, 275/40/17 Yokohama Sdrive tires on 17x9.5 chrome iroc rears
82-84 gauge cluster, z28 140mph speedo, 5500 rpm redline
My car is an 85 Iroc-z five speed. Originally an LG4, I basically created my own version of GM's ZZ4 350 HO conversion, and badged it accordingly. Had this car since I started college (1997).
Mods include:
350, hyper pistons, 9.4/1 compression, RHS aluminum 200cc heads, Comp 286 magnum hydraulic roller cam, crane roller rockers, weiand dual plane, q-jet, L69 dual snorkel air cleaner, hedman shorties, custom flowmaster ypipe, flowmaster catback
Rebuilt T5, Poly trans mount, aluminum driveshaft
Auburn posi, richmond 3.73 gears, MAC girdle
KYB front struts, Koni rear shocks, ST lowering springs, herb adams panhard bar, boxed lower control arms, UMI torque arm, Alston subframe connectors, QA1 sway bars, TDS wonderbar
13" Front C4HD PBR brakes, 11.5" Rear 1LE PBR brakes
245/45/17 Yokohama Sdrive tires on 17x8 chrome iroc fronts, 275/40/17 Yokohama Sdrive tires on 17x9.5 chrome iroc rears
82-84 gauge cluster, z28 140mph speedo, 5500 rpm redline
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Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Thanks Linson, I really like the first shot of the front end of my car. I took that one on a different day when It was cloudier. The clouds in the background appear to be parting in the wake of my car. Here are a couple more from that cloudy day as well a few interior and engine shots.
Last edited by GASPEDDLER; 02-22-2016 at 12:34 PM.
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Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
This is a hard decision. Some months not so much but this month should be close!
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Man! I love the stock rides. My 1985 would fit right in, but it wasn't nominated, so here are the most recent pictures and videos of my car.......
Most people know it, but its a 1987 Iroc with 800 RWHP, t56, 9" rear and over 20 PSI boost!
Here it is being filmed for up upcoming "Netflix potential" street racing series.
Most people know it, but its a 1987 Iroc with 800 RWHP, t56, 9" rear and over 20 PSI boost!
Here it is being filmed for up upcoming "Netflix potential" street racing series.
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Car: 86 camaro iroc z
Engine: 355 LT1 Full Roller
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.73 posi
Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Nuffsaid, I love your car. I can only hope my supercharging goes as well as yours did when I get around to it. Well done.
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Car: 85 IROC / 69 Firebird convertible
Engine: 5.0 / 350
Transmission: t-5 / WC t-5
Axle/Gears: 3.27 / 3.08
Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Thanks for the nomination!
My Camaro has been in the garage since '95. I bought it to replace my '70 Z/28 which I had sold just weeks before.
The car still has it's original L69 HO motor and t-5 transmission.
The rear end has been swapped to a nine bolt with 3.23 gears and PBR disc brakes.
The interior is forth gen leather with an added overhead console.
Speedo was swapped out for a 145 mph unit.
About the only other mod is the hood blisters.
Thanks Again
My Camaro has been in the garage since '95. I bought it to replace my '70 Z/28 which I had sold just weeks before.
The car still has it's original L69 HO motor and t-5 transmission.
The rear end has been swapped to a nine bolt with 3.23 gears and PBR disc brakes.
The interior is forth gen leather with an added overhead console.
Speedo was swapped out for a 145 mph unit.
About the only other mod is the hood blisters.
Thanks Again
Last edited by HankL69; 02-23-2016 at 07:35 AM.
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Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Here's a shot of my hood after polishing the car. This is factory paint! I used Wolfgang Uber Compound with a Lake Country CCS pad on a Porter Cable DA polisher. I finished it up with some Meguiar's products.
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Thank you for the opportunity to be considered for car of the month for march. This is my 86 Iroc Z28 I've named "Darth Z"
The car started off as a butchered up iroc, the tbi motor was replaced with a slouch 350 with 305 heads on it. I have touched every bolt and done all of the work on the car myself. Currently it has a 355 lt1 swap done to it, putting down about 400 to the wheels c6 vette 5 spoke wheels, t56 trans, 3.73 gears, and c7 z51 brembo brakes from Scott over at Bigbrakeupgrade.
The car came with the 90-92 blisters on it, so I kept them, and got the matching ground effects, and decided to go with a firebird style wing...
Burnout vid
Darth-Z Burnout - YouTube
The car started off as a butchered up iroc, the tbi motor was replaced with a slouch 350 with 305 heads on it. I have touched every bolt and done all of the work on the car myself. Currently it has a 355 lt1 swap done to it, putting down about 400 to the wheels c6 vette 5 spoke wheels, t56 trans, 3.73 gears, and c7 z51 brembo brakes from Scott over at Bigbrakeupgrade.
The car came with the 90-92 blisters on it, so I kept them, and got the matching ground effects, and decided to go with a firebird style wing...
Burnout vid
Darth-Z Burnout - YouTube
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Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Thanks Linson, I really like the first shot of the front end of my car. I took that one on a different day when It was cloudier. The clouds in the background appear to be parting in the wake of my car. Here are a couple more from that cloudy day as well a few interior and engine shots.
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Car: 92 & 91 Z28 1LEs, 87 IROC-Z, 90 ZR1
Engine: L98, LT5
Transmission: 700R4, 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.42, 3.73, 3.27
Re: March 2016 COTM **Voting Thread**
Less than 1 day left to vote!
Here are a few more pics of my car:
Lug nuts have never been off, no chips in the black paint!
Hanging out for the winter... I fired it up the other day and let it run for a while. I can't wait for the better weather!
Here are a few more pics of my car:
Lug nuts have never been off, no chips in the black paint!
Hanging out for the winter... I fired it up the other day and let it run for a while. I can't wait for the better weather!