Write ups and Tech Articles - F-Body Online

Superman · 10-27-2009, 04:39 PM

I think FBO is a great site, and I believe it should be fully packed with resources such as How-To's and Do it Yourself type write-ups and Tech Articles.

If you guys are working on your car (or even someone else's) and find a chance to snap a few pictures, and can give a decently detailed explanation (step-by-step direction) to fulfilling certain projects and tasks, why not share that knowledge with others? A few common questions are asked a lot and instead of trying to hunt down that write-up or thread, we can have a common place for all of the How-To's.

If you guys compose a write-up and would like to submit them to FBO for consideration/publication into the Tech Articles section of the site here's a few basic guidelines to keep in mind:
1. Thorough and accurate information- if you're not sure on the accuracy of certain things, do a little research, or ASK (all submissions will be also be double checked for accuracy)
2. Pictures! - Pics pics pics! You can never have enough, this adds to the detail of the write-up and can only improve it.
3. Submissions are subject to editing as Admin and staff see fit. (Nothing that ruins the overall integrity of the article, only ways to help improve it)
4. Questions regarding submissions, article ideas, the above guidelines, or anything else may be directed to Rocket 442 or myself (Superman). Feel free to PM either one of us, or post in this thread.

If you have a possible article ready for submission, please post the link to the thread here or PM one of us with your write-up for review.

Thanks ahead of time for your support and information!

Haven't checked out FBO's Tech Articles page? Do so by clicking here: Technical

ZexGX · 10-27-2009, 11:26 PM

How-to: install steering wheel w/radio controls

fbodyrs96 · 10-28-2009, 03:18 AM

How to polish your hood/hatch struts

fbodyrs96 · 10-28-2009, 03:20 AM

how to fix your AC/heat blower noise or restricted air flow

V6 Factory Packages

fbodyrs96 · 10-28-2009, 03:22 AM

this should defiantly in here and no I'm not the author Wheel & Tire FAQ - General Topics

SnIpEr · 11-02-2009, 11:06 PM

How to: Change center console shifter light

Superman · 11-03-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

this should defiantly in here and no I'm not the author Wheel & Tire FAQ - General Topics

Too large to be an article. Plus, unknown author.
As for all the others submitted thus far.
They have been reformatted and are pending review. Will keep you guys posted if and when they are published.

fbodyrs96 · 11-03-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Superman

Too large to be an article. Plus, unknown author.
As for all the others submitted thus far.
They have been reformatted and are pending review. Will keep you guys posted if and when they are published.

It's all good it became a sticky..

Superman · 11-03-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

It's all good it became a sticky..

Take a look at the Tech Articles page now Kris.

fbodyrs96 · 11-03-2009, 01:22 AM

looks good man..

vstech · 11-04-2009, 12:10 PM

... I dropped an lt1 from an impala into a 96 camaro... tons of little things I had to do to get it to fit.

Superman · 11-04-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vstech

... I dropped an lt1 from an impala into a 96 camaro... tons of little things I had to do to get it to fit.

Well if you can create a detailed explanation on how you did it, and preferably post some pictures to go with it.
Slap it together and send it our way!

Bump for requesting more submissions!

vstech · 11-04-2009, 04:22 PM

alrighty then. I'll pull up my build sheet, and see what pics I have from the job.
I know the balancer and distributor (hate that optispark thing...) had to be swapped over... quite a tight sqeeze between the rad support, and the cowling overhang, but I actually pulled it out the top!
the customer got refused by 4 shops to do the swap, and I did it out of pity for the girl that JUST bought the car sight unseen from ebay... anybody wanna buy the long block I pulled out?

cincybird98 · 11-04-2009, 10:00 PM

How to fix intermittent windows, radio and locks

BrdwAtti2d · 11-05-2009, 11:35 AM

Factory paint colors chart for Firebird and Camaro 67-02

Superman · 11-06-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cincybird98

How to fix intermittent windows, radio and locks

Check your messages...

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Originally Posted by BrdwAtti2d

Factory paint colors chart for Firebird and Camaro 67-02

Post up the "updated" version when you finish, or send it to me. Whichever is easier.

Bump for more articles!!

FL!nn3R · 11-23-2009, 07:02 AM

Write Up: Big Three Upgrade

AwsmGy · 02-08-2010, 07:38 PM

How to: Replace PCV in 3800

fbodyrs96 · 02-17-2010, 03:39 AM

How to bleed your convertible hydraulic pump

fbodyrs96 · 02-17-2010, 03:41 AM

How to tighten your convertible top

10-27-2009, 11:26 PM	#2
ZexGX L-Es-Wun SwAp Gawd of FBO Feedback Score: 5 reviews Location: Orange County, CA/Yucca Valley, CA Posts: 1,847 Trader Rating: (5) Thanks: 16 Thanked 43 Times in 38 Posts Member's Picture Albums	How-to: install steering wheel w/radio controls __________________ F-Body of the Month June '09 \| V6 1/8th mile: 9.67 \| V8 1/8th mile: 8.28 \| 60': 1.88

10-28-2009, 03:18 AM	#3
fbodyrs96 FBO Extreme! Feedback Score: 5 reviews Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 7,208 Trader Rating: (5) Thanks: 4 Thanked 83 Times in 67 Posts Member's Picture Albums	How to polish your hood/hatch struts __________________ "There are two types of people that will hate on the V6 Camaro the envious and the ignorant." F-body Of The Month September 2008 Borla sound clip http://www.youtube.com/user/jbody02 Kris

10-28-2009, 03:20 AM	#4
fbodyrs96 FBO Extreme! Feedback Score: 5 reviews Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 7,208 Trader Rating: (5) Thanks: 4 Thanked 83 Times in 67 Posts Member's Picture Albums	how to fix your AC/heat blower noise or restricted air flow V6 Factory Packages __________________ "There are two types of people that will hate on the V6 Camaro the envious and the ignorant." F-body Of The Month September 2008 Borla sound clip http://www.youtube.com/user/jbody02 Kris Last edited by fbodyrs96; 10-28-2009 at 03:23 AM..

10-28-2009, 03:22 AM	#5
fbodyrs96 FBO Extreme! Feedback Score: 5 reviews Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 7,208 Trader Rating: (5) Thanks: 4 Thanked 83 Times in 67 Posts Member's Picture Albums	this should defiantly in here and no I'm not the author Wheel & Tire FAQ - General Topics __________________ "There are two types of people that will hate on the V6 Camaro the envious and the ignorant." F-body Of The Month September 2008 Borla sound clip http://www.youtube.com/user/jbody02 Kris

11-03-2009, 01:22 AM	#10
fbodyrs96 FBO Extreme! Feedback Score: 5 reviews Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 7,208 Trader Rating: (5) Thanks: 4 Thanked 83 Times in 67 Posts Member's Picture Albums	looks good man.. __________________ "There are two types of people that will hate on the V6 Camaro the envious and the ignorant." F-body Of The Month September 2008 Borla sound clip http://www.youtube.com/user/jbody02 Kris

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11-04-2009, 12:10 PM	#11
vstech Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Charlotte area Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	... I dropped an lt1 from an impala into a 96 camaro... tons of little things I had to do to get it to fit. __________________ 3 Camaros and 2 Firebirds... that qualifies me for this place eh? 850HP NA 10,000RPM shift point drag car... rust bucket 67RS Gravity drive only 86... 69 firebird needing a bit more than a front clip. 67 firebird that to P.O. should have been shot for.

11-04-2009, 04:22 PM	#13
vstech Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Charlotte area Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	alrighty then. I'll pull up my build sheet, and see what pics I have from the job. I know the balancer and distributor (hate that optispark thing...) had to be swapped over... quite a tight sqeeze between the rad support, and the cowling overhang, but I actually pulled it out the top! the customer got refused by 4 shops to do the swap, and I did it out of pity for the girl that JUST bought the car sight unseen from ebay... anybody wanna buy the long block I pulled out? __________________ 3 Camaros and 2 Firebirds... that qualifies me for this place eh? 850HP NA 10,000RPM shift point drag car... rust bucket 67RS Gravity drive only 86... 69 firebird needing a bit more than a front clip. 67 firebird that to P.O. should have been shot for.

11-04-2009, 10:00 PM	#14
cincybird98 Veteran Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,696 Trader Rating: (1) Thanks: 3 Thanked 30 Times in 25 Posts Member's Picture Albums	How to fix intermittent windows, radio and locks __________________ F-Body of the month December 2008 -Eddie- For info on car and mods: Click here

11-23-2009, 07:02 AM	#17
FL!nn3R Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Gallipolis Ohio Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Write Up: Big Three Upgrade __________________ 96 Camaro 3.8; Alpine System, Grille, Painted Interior Accents, MSD Wires, Big Three, 02 Exhaust Mani's, Flowmaster 80 Series, SuperBright L.E.D.S In Dash, Stainless Rs Emblems, StgII K&N CAI, More to Come..

02-08-2010, 07:38 PM	#18
AwsmGy FBO Supporter Feedback Score: 2 reviews Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (2) Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Member's Picture Albums	How to: Replace PCV in 3800 __________________ 2000 V6 A4: Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, True Duals with Magnaflow cats & Borla XR-1's. -Jordan

02-17-2010, 03:39 AM	#19
fbodyrs96 FBO Extreme! Feedback Score: 5 reviews Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 7,208 Trader Rating: (5) Thanks: 4 Thanked 83 Times in 67 Posts Member's Picture Albums	How to bleed your convertible hydraulic pump __________________ "There are two types of people that will hate on the V6 Camaro the envious and the ignorant." F-body Of The Month September 2008 Borla sound clip http://www.youtube.com/user/jbody02 Kris

02-17-2010, 03:41 AM	#20
fbodyrs96 FBO Extreme! Feedback Score: 5 reviews Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 7,208 Trader Rating: (5) Thanks: 4 Thanked 83 Times in 67 Posts Member's Picture Albums	How to tighten your convertible top __________________ "There are two types of people that will hate on the V6 Camaro the envious and the ignorant." F-body Of The Month September 2008 Borla sound clip http://www.youtube.com/user/jbody02 Kris

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