GT Conversion - Photos/Update, Nearing the end of a 5 month process |
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GT Conversion - Photos/Update, Nearing the end of a 5 month process |
mzapisek |
Sep 11 2014, 09:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States |
I purchased this car from Jake Raby in the Spring and it was a very nice car started by Rick Fuerstenberg of this site. Rick did a great job of getting the car to a very presentable state. Things changed and Rick sold the car to Jake. I saw the car posted by Jake and after a few short discussions purchased the car. As I stated the car was well sorted mechanically - cosmetically it was more of a driver/AX car. What started as a quick cosmetic refresh turned into a full resto.
I had my body guy do a complete respray in the correct Berber Yellow. The existing paint job was done well but the color wasn't quite right. The body was pretty straight but now it is perfect on every panel. Custom steel valances and rocker covers were made to flow into the steel flares. Front steel bumper was reworked to accomodate the new Patrick Motorsport oil cooler setup. Rear single tip valance was redone to work with the twin tip MK muffler which looks and sounds great. I removed all of the chrome trim and had all parts powder coated in a color to match the RSR finish as well as the wheels. Still waiting for my mirrors to be finished up. My finisher at the office painted the wheels and also hand painted the center caps. Interior was gutted and I installed all new carpet and the best trim pieces I could find. The seats arrived last night from Renegade Hybrids - they did a nice job (better watch my diet as these things are snug). Still need to finish my plans for a modified fresh air system and stereo. Last piece of the puzzle is the rear bumper pad which I need to source (anybody who has one please let me know). Just got the car back after a full tune up and new Bilstein's on all four corners. What a difference in the handling. Well what do you think? Attached thumbnail(s) |
mzapisek |
Oct 20 2014, 11:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States |
Do folks ever run 16's in the rear with 15's up front? I have some rubbing under hard breaking in the front - top of fender. I have new struts and shocks all around. Would this help? Any handling pro's or con's? Thanks.
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Eric_Shea |
Dec 11 2014, 10:37 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Do folks ever run 16's in the rear with 15's up front? I have some rubbing under hard breaking in the front - top of fender. I have new struts and shocks all around. Would this help? Any handling pro's or con's? Thanks. You're running 8's all around. Try a 7 up front. Or... have your front spacer milled down or removed if you're running one. You're really close to the lip. I had that issue with 2 944 spacers stacked. I removed one at Parade and it made a world of difference. I've always liked all of the traditional features of this car. I think they help blend everything together to make a nice "completed" look. Sail panel, black on yellow, nice interior mods. Well done. |
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