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  1. SuperBuick

    Firmest front springs for a first gen?

    Automatic equipped FE3 springs from a 3.4 DOHC car seem to be the stiffest. The manual trans springs are slightly less stiff (as compared side by side, and they have different part numbers). In other words your automatic Z34 has the stiffest ever available factory.
    2 points
  2. 55trucker

    3.8sc swap into 94 Oldsmobile cutlass Supreme convertible

    The *actuator* was discontinued approx 20 years ago.......finding an NOS piece would be a challenge. The item IS serviceable..........
    2 points
  3. RPE1992GPSE

    Rear Speaker Change- 1994 Cutlass 2 Door

    I do not believe that the 1994 Cutlass Supremes had the "Audio Bass Control" slider switch as an option, but I am not certain of this. The slider was located below the fog light button if the car were so equipped (there were two versions of the fog light switches). Here's an image of one (sorry it's so big): If the car was equipped with this feature, it also had a small amplifier located behind the dashboard, to the left of and slightly below the instrument panel. My 1992 Cutlass Supreme was pre-wired for this feature. The harness was folded and taped under the dashboard. I had a hell of a time getting the amplifier out of a junkyard car. The slider does definitely make a difference in the bass response in the 6x9s. It's been a really long time since I've posted here. I still love this site because it hasn't changed and people are still tinkering with their Ws.
    1 point
  4. 55trucker

    Firmest front springs for a first gen?

    What you see is actually *6PY* ....goes with *7PY* possibly front suspension FLH *6PY, FRH *7PY* 6PY 4 2 0 3 7 P FLH M COMPONENT FRT LH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (6PY) 8 9 0 2 0 1 E 1 E A 7PY 4 3 3 3 3 P FRH M COMPONENT FRT RH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (7PY) 8 9 0 2 0 1 E 1 E A
    1 point
  5. 55trucker

    Firmest front springs for a first gen?

    amended
    1 point
  6. 55trucker

    Firmest front springs for a first gen?

    W body spring codes *paste this into your web browser address bar* my fronts are FYB, the rear is RFK *let's try this again.......this should work*
    1 point
  7. Amanita

    Firmest front springs for a first gen?

    I should have specified contacting a spring shop that specializes in making custom coil springs like this website https://www.coilsprings.com/classic-car-coil-springs No idea what numbers you'd have to give them, I wish I had a spec sheet from a discontinued aftermarket performance option for reference but I imagine those are very hard to come by.
    1 point
  8. 94 olds vert

    3.8sc swap into 94 Oldsmobile cutlass Supreme convertible

    I know it's been done before. I think the biggest issue is always switching the vehicle over to OBDII. But if you aren't going for a Series II L67 a Series I L67 from a Bonneville that is OBD 1.5 might make a better option.
    1 point
  9. 55trucker

    Firmest front springs for a first gen?

    Spring shops can only install what's available in the aftermarket, & FE3's are not one of them. The springs availability is *generalized*, only the basic spring would be available.
    1 point
  10. Amanita

    Firmest front springs for a first gen?

    I did a bit of digging on this a while ago and unfortunately if you want to change anything about the suspension rate in these cars now past what FE3 gives you'll either need to contact a spring shop or figure out how to fit coilovers on the car. There were custom coilover mounts available here but the last batch sold out years ago. I'm sure there are springs out there that fit the car and provide a stiffer rate than stock but as far as I'm aware nobody has come across ones that fit.
    1 point
  11. 55trucker

    Firmest front springs for a first gen?

    The springs are not a *Chevy* thing....all 1st Gen W's with the FE3 got the stiffest coils available. What's under your Z34 is also under a GP with the FE3 suspension.
    1 point
  12. 55trucker

    Firmest front springs for a first gen?

    There are no longer aftermarket *performance* springs manufactured for the 1st gen W's, if you've got the FE3 suspension under the car then you've already got the stiffest springs available. I take it that you want lower the front to match the dropped rear's ride height?
    1 point
  13. cutlassman

    New Engine - Sputtering On Acceleration

    I’m leaning toward an injector issue. Belt and tensioner are new with the engine install. Vacuum lines are good. I’m going to replace the MAP and TPS. Definitely seems fuel or air related.
    1 point
  14. 94 olds vert

    1988 MW with John Davis discussing the GM10 coupes

    1 point
  15. rich_e777

    1988 MW with John Davis discussing the GM10 coupes

    I would`ve liked that badge to be illuminated on the door pillar with black powdercoated door handles/lockplate vs the vertical pillar handle design we got.
    1 point
  16. rich_e777

    G1 Rear Strut Tower Rot Prevention & Restoration Efforts

    Ive been getting water collecting in the spare tire well in the TGP and havent been able to figure out where its coming from. Thanks for mentioning the sealer failure, I will take a closer look.
    1 point
  17. 55trucker

    Sunroof help again.

    When retracting...... the entire glass frame lowers to below the roofline & then retracts along the runners to the full stop position at the back end of the runner assembly. When the assembly is in the *closed position* the glass is flush with the roofline exterior.
    1 point
  18. Raffaelli

    G1 Rear Strut Tower Rot Prevention & Restoration Efforts

    I had a buddy of mine take a look at my Lumina for the same issue, in the trunk opening and below the rear window. Seam sealer cracked and allowing water in. Also I can see it leaking/starting to rust underneath the taillights just below the rear bumper support. Seams of panels. Might want to look there. My body shop guy will probably sand blast it, reseal it, then paint.
    1 point
  19. Jscott

    Sunroof help…

    I ordered one to try. Thank you. I’ll keep you posted if I have questions about it.
    1 point
  20. Black92GS

    Sunroof help again.

    They're supposed to retract. They don't "fully" retract in the sense you no longer see them, but they're supposed to retract nearly all of the way. When I had my 92 Cutlass many years back, the sunroof didn't move properly. I believe the drive gear was stripped, and I ended up just pulling an entire sunroof unit from a car in the junkyard and replacing it. I also had the sunroof in my 2000 Regal break, to where it wouldn't retract properly, and would only tilt. I never looked into fixing it...but it acted similar to a power window with a broken track.
    1 point
  21. Schurkey

    1988 MW with John Davis discussing the GM10 coupes

    What they liked the best: The brakes. What folks complain about the most on this site: The brakes. I've said it before, I'll say it again: The biggest problem with Gen 1 brakes is not the brakes per se, it's the brake booster.
    1 point
  22. 94 olds vert

    1988 MW with John Davis discussing the GM10 coupes

    When I first saw this I was wondering why this logo was placed on the door handle.
    1 point
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