Were 1980s cars really that bad? - Page 5

**CC Rider** · #41 08-02-2017, 08:50 PM

For the times, an L98 IROC was pretty quick. The only options this one did not have were t-tops and the Bose Stereo. Otherwise, this was my first 'loaded' car.

**Lynn** · #42 08-02-2017, 10:54 PM

You were better off without the T tops.

**earntaz** · #43 08-02-2017, 11:23 PM

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You were better off without the T tops.

I seem to remember if they had a high HP engine the T-Tops were not available ... TAZ

**The Boss** · #44 08-03-2017, 12:51 AM

In that year they were - 1987 right CC Rider?

carnut4life · #45 08-03-2017, 04:42 AM

Interesting thread to say the least. From what I've read T-Tops were available in a IROC every year the 350 option was available except 1990. Something to do with the weight and gas mileage averages if I remember correctly.

**CC Rider** · #46 08-03-2017, 05:21 AM

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In that year they were - 1987 right CC Rider?

Yes, it was an '87.

I sold an 84 Z28 with t-tops to buy the 87. Night and day difference in rigidity of the body.

HawkX66 · #47 08-03-2017, 11:58 AM

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I sold an 84 Z28 with t-tops to buy the 87. Night and day difference in rigidity of the body.

This is true, but damned if those T-Tops weren't nice. I loved them. That is until some little puke in Carlsbad, CA decided one night that he liked mine more than me...

**CC Rider** · #48 08-03-2017, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HawkX66

This is true, but damned if those T-Tops weren't nice. I loved them. That is until some little puke in Carlsbad, CA decided one night that he liked mine more than me...

On a sunny day, they would help the interior of the '84 stay warm during the winter.

**Xplantdad** · #49 08-03-2017, 07:44 PM

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On a sunny day, they would help the interior of the '84 stay warm during the winter.

Says the guy who is always cold...even here in AZ

Chazman · #50 08-04-2017, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Rider

For the times, an L98 IROC was pretty quick. The only options this one did not have were t-tops and the Bose Stereo. Otherwise, this was my first 'loaded' car.

I special ordered this in 1989 and still own it. It's a 1989, G92, LB9, 5 speed, with N10 dual cats, oil cooler, Aussie BW 3.45 9 bolt and DX3 decal delete. I figure if you put it in a time machine and sent it back to 1969 it could hold it's own on the street in a straight line with most muscle cars of the day and annihilate anything from anywhere on a curvy road.