PLANNED... - This is a big page... I've got a lot of plans!
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NEW POLL... Okay, I'm still trying to decide what to do with my rear end... Um... let me rephrase that...
VOTE FOR ONE OF THE BELOW!!
1. AS IS...
2. CENTER BLACKOUT PANEL...
3. OR ALL BLACKED OUT!
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OLD "STB" POLL... Well the results are in and I'm glad most of you thought the same as me. I just ordered my Steeda Double Bar Front Strut Tower Brace from D'Agostino Racing. And luckily its the cheaper one too! The double bar one I ordered definitely seems a lot more functional, but I was enamored with the "blingy" billet end caps of the Single Bar version. But ultimately, it's not worth the extra $150. It should be here Friday, I hope. I'll definitely post pics of it as soon as she's on (which should be about 2.3 seconds after I open the box)! Now you get to help me decide which rear end black out panel to get... new poll coming soon!
OPTION #2 IT IS!! AND HERE IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!!
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OLD "REAR END" POLL... We determined that at least 90% of you think I needed to do SOMETHING with the back end look and 70% of you think I should do a black out panel and leave the stripes as is...
Well consider it done! I just need to decide between the
Xenon or 3D Carbon one now... (pics at bottom of page)!
And yes I'll need your help on this decision too... with my indecisive ass!
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I feel pretty good about where I'm at for engine mods... In fact, there is not much more I can do without going forced induction or nitrous (which will come in the distant future). I'd like to do some Headers and a O/R X Mid-pipe sometime soon, but this is quite a bit of money (especially the headers).
Soooo.. I've decided that next I want to make her corner and launch a little better and for a reasonable amount of money, I think I can make some great improvements.
Here's the list so far...
1. Spohn OR CHE Tubular Adjustable Poly/Poly Panhard Rod I'm leaning towards the CHE, just because I've heard so many people are happy with them.
2. Spohn OR CHE Tubular Adjustable Poly/Poly Lower Control Arms - Again, leaning toward the CHE's.
3. CHE Adjustable Poly Upper Control Arms
4. CHE K-Member Brace with Torque Limiters
5. Progress Technologies Rear Sway Bar and Bushing Kit
6. MAYBE... Progress Technologies Front Sway Bar and Bushing Kit I've been told that an upgraded rear sway will help reduce the understeer (kind of an issue on the S197's), but an upgraded front sway will potnetially cancell out that improvement. So I'm not sure if I'll be doing the front one for now...
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Plan B (Some interior/exterior and engine bay stuff)
1. A-Pillar Gauge Pods from Speedofsoundllc.com (not the shift light pictured though... Looking at Autometer Nexus Oil Pressure and Water Temperature Guages for it.. but MAN are they spendy!... Pretty trick though! Very tempting!
2. Brushed Aluminum/Black A/C Knobs from MGWLTD.com
3. Brushed Aluminum Door Lock Pins from MGWLTD.com
4. Brushed Aluminum E-Brake Handle from MGWLTD.com
5. Brushed Aluminum Cupholder Bezel from MGWLTD.com
6. Brushed Aluminum Coat Hanger Knobs from MGWLTD.com ~ GOT EM!! JUST NEED TO PUT THEM IN AND POST PICS!
7. Chrome Radiator Cap from MGWLTD.com ~ GOT EM!! JUST NEED TO PUT THEM IN AND POST PICS!
8. Running Pony Black Floor Mats (front and rear) from Classicdesignconcepts.com
9. Glossy finish Xenon (left) OR Matte / Satin finish 3D Carbon(right) Rear Black out panel... See poll pics at top.
This page is just going to get longer! Unless I start actually being able to buy some of this stuff!!
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THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO RATE MY RIDE!!
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Page 1 = Introduction
Page 2 = Performance Mods/Upgrades
Page 3 = Appearance Mods/Upgrades
Page 4 = Audio/Electrical Mods/Upgrades (Custom Lighting)
Page 5 = Planned Mods/Upgrades (You Are Here!)
Page 6 = Various Random Pics AND MY 66 COUPE (Road Trips, daily driving, etc.)
Page 7 = My 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT (wife's car now) NEW!!
Page 8 = SPECIAL HATERS BULLETIN... SOTW LIST HATERS READ HERE!!!
