Were 1980s cars really that bad?

[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.

[Lynn]

You were better off without the T tops.

[earntaz]

Originally Posted by Lynn

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]

In that year they were - 1987 right CC Rider?

[carnut4life]

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]

Originally Posted by The Boss

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]

Originally Posted by CC Rider

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]

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]

Originally Posted by CC Rider

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]

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.