TA upgrades are done! finally....(lots of pics)
04-29-2010, 06:20 PM
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TA upgrades are done! finally....(lots of pics) Ok so here's a list of what i installed in the last few weeks...
-Thrush muffler & polished my tips
-Drilled rotors and premium pads
-Painted the calipers & rotor centers
-C5 Z06 17" rims from O.E.Wheels
-Nexen 17" tires
-Black lugs
-Red wheel stripes applied
-Spring Tech Lowering springs
-4 Monroe shocks
-all new decal overlays
-custom LT1 rear badge
-caliper decals
-STB decal
-speedo decal
-rebuild the headlight motor
-new oil level sensor
-oil change
(so here's my car before and after)
-Thrush muffler & polished my tips
-Drilled rotors and premium pads
-Painted the calipers & rotor centers
-C5 Z06 17" rims from O.E.Wheels
-Nexen 17" tires
-Black lugs
-Red wheel stripes applied
-Spring Tech Lowering springs
-4 Monroe shocks
-all new decal overlays
-custom LT1 rear badge
-caliper decals
-STB decal
-speedo decal
-rebuild the headlight motor
-new oil level sensor
-oil change
(so here's my car before and after)
loved it rotors look nice wt brand r they?
04-29-2010, 08:08 PM
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looks great man. it's getting there for sure. just get a t/a hatch, black out your tails, and corsa clones and you'll be set on the rear. some tints wouldn't hurt either. btw why would you want ppl to know you have an ::cough cough:: LT1? ..jk lol
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04-29-2010, 08:28 PM
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Thanks for the comments...
-as for the CETA mod Ive been meaning to do it,, this just rolled out today for a quick photo op... and its back in,, and prob next on the list.
-as for tinted tails (or black outs) I dont care for it on the ta's, the lights are cool as they are no need to cover them up,, maybe if it was plain 93-97 firebird tails I would.
-Yes I want the back window tinted,, just dont have the cash right now to get it done professionally.. I do tint but not that curved, no thanks.
-I was thinking about smoked markers,,, but I decided I didnt want it to cheapin' the look of the car. I always like the clear look better then the blacked out look. I "might" go for a slightly smoked look.
-The rotors are Wagner believe it or not... I got them on ebay from saleshut (they are labelled made in canada,,, its an aftermarket wagner rotor that has been drilled out in canada i assume).... They were very affordable and work nice.... Its more for looks,, but im sure they will work a tad better then stock,, I mainly switched cause I needed new rear ones anyhow.
-Im still trying to locate an affordable local high rise wing hatch... but that and the ttop conversion is on the back burner as its going up for sale so I can buy a LS1 ram air ta.
-as for the CETA mod Ive been meaning to do it,, this just rolled out today for a quick photo op... and its back in,, and prob next on the list.
-as for tinted tails (or black outs) I dont care for it on the ta's, the lights are cool as they are no need to cover them up,, maybe if it was plain 93-97 firebird tails I would.
-Yes I want the back window tinted,, just dont have the cash right now to get it done professionally.. I do tint but not that curved, no thanks.
-I was thinking about smoked markers,,, but I decided I didnt want it to cheapin' the look of the car. I always like the clear look better then the blacked out look. I "might" go for a slightly smoked look.
-The rotors are Wagner believe it or not... I got them on ebay from saleshut (they are labelled made in canada,,, its an aftermarket wagner rotor that has been drilled out in canada i assume).... They were very affordable and work nice.... Its more for looks,, but im sure they will work a tad better then stock,, I mainly switched cause I needed new rear ones anyhow.
-Im still trying to locate an affordable local high rise wing hatch... but that and the ttop conversion is on the back burner as its going up for sale so I can buy a LS1 ram air ta.
04-29-2010, 08:40 PM
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Great work on the wheels and rotors! Makes a huge difference.
Is that a sticker you put on the back though? It looks kind of cheap.
Haven't seen any TA letters like that before, custom made or from a company?
Is that a sticker you put on the back though? It looks kind of cheap.
Haven't seen any TA letters like that before, custom made or from a company?
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Thanks for the comments...
-as for the CETA mod Ive been meaning to do it,, this just rolled out today for a quick photo op... and its back in,, and prob next on the list.
-as for tinted tails (or black outs) I dont care for it on the ta's, the lights are cool as they are no need to cover them up,, maybe if it was plain 93-97 firebird tails I would.
-Yes I want the back window tinted,, just dont have the cash right now to get it done professionally.. I do tint but not that curved, no thanks.
-I was thinking about smoked markers,,, but I decided I didnt want it to cheapin' the look of the car. I always like the clear look better then the blacked out look. I "might" go for a slightly smoked look.
-The rotors are Wagner believe it or not... I got them on ebay from saleshut (they are labelled made in canada,,, its an aftermarket wagner rotor that has been drilled out in canada i assume).... They were very affordable and work nice.... Its more for looks,, but im sure they will work a tad better then stock,, I mainly switched cause I needed new rear ones anyhow.
-Im still trying to locate an affordable local high rise wing hatch... but that and the ttop conversion is on the back burner as its going up for sale so I can buy a LS1 ram air ta.
-as for the CETA mod Ive been meaning to do it,, this just rolled out today for a quick photo op... and its back in,, and prob next on the list.
-as for tinted tails (or black outs) I dont care for it on the ta's, the lights are cool as they are no need to cover them up,, maybe if it was plain 93-97 firebird tails I would.
-Yes I want the back window tinted,, just dont have the cash right now to get it done professionally.. I do tint but not that curved, no thanks.
-I was thinking about smoked markers,,, but I decided I didnt want it to cheapin' the look of the car. I always like the clear look better then the blacked out look. I "might" go for a slightly smoked look.
-The rotors are Wagner believe it or not... I got them on ebay from saleshut (they are labelled made in canada,,, its an aftermarket wagner rotor that has been drilled out in canada i assume).... They were very affordable and work nice.... Its more for looks,, but im sure they will work a tad better then stock,, I mainly switched cause I needed new rear ones anyhow.
-Im still trying to locate an affordable local high rise wing hatch... but that and the ttop conversion is on the back burner as its going up for sale so I can buy a LS1 ram air ta.
Well I'm sure you invested in it very well and will get a good return! Looks great man 
04-30-2010, 03:19 AM
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wow... never new your car was red. always assumed it was black or NBM 
but damn, the drop and the rims made a HUGE difference. it looks great now. and i'll be a little different than most,
and say that i honestly don't think the lowrise spoiler looks bad at all. the trans am bumper is what makes the
difference. gives it a beefier look out back. as opposed to the narrow look of formy's/firebirds
throw some tints on and you'll be set! with the side markers, i agree with you on not wanting to black them out,
it just dosent look right. i'd leave the rear ones red, and do the light smoke like you suggested on the front. should
look good
edit* the more i look at it, i honestly think -for an LS1 car- i like the lowrise with the trans am bumper
a little more than the high rise. that combined with the 98+ trans am WS6 front end = a pretty damn nice looking
car in my book. i think if i were keeping the trans am i'd look into getting the lowrise. i dont know what it is about it,
but i just like how it looks.
but damn, the drop and the rims made a HUGE difference. it looks great now. and i'll be a little different than most,
and say that i honestly don't think the lowrise spoiler looks bad at all. the trans am bumper is what makes the
difference. gives it a beefier look out back. as opposed to the narrow look of formy's/firebirds
throw some tints on and you'll be set! with the side markers, i agree with you on not wanting to black them out,
it just dosent look right. i'd leave the rear ones red, and do the light smoke like you suggested on the front. should
look good
edit* the more i look at it, i honestly think -for an LS1 car- i like the lowrise with the trans am bumper
a little more than the high rise. that combined with the 98+ trans am WS6 front end = a pretty damn nice looking
car in my book. i think if i were keeping the trans am i'd look into getting the lowrise. i dont know what it is about it,
but i just like how it looks.
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04-30-2010, 06:14 AM
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and say that i honestly don't think the lowrise spoiler looks bad at all. the trans am bumper is what makes the
difference. gives it a beefier look out back. as opposed to the narrow look of formy's/firebirds
edit* the more i look at it, i honestly think -for an LS1 car- i like the lowrise with the trans am bumper
a little more than the high rise.
i dont know what it is about it,
but i just like how it looks.
difference. gives it a beefier look out back. as opposed to the narrow look of formy's/firebirds
edit* the more i look at it, i honestly think -for an LS1 car- i like the lowrise with the trans am bumper
a little more than the high rise.
i dont know what it is about it,
but i just like how it looks.
For an lt1 model he did an awesome job, if he had the 96-97 ws6 hood i would have kept the hi rise spoiler, but with the regular trans am hood i think the trans am rear bumper with low rise spoiler matches it perfectly, sick job bro
04-30-2010, 09:20 AM
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Nice! Not only did you vastly improve the car it looks like you got some tips on auto photography! Someone let you know that taking photos on grass doesn't make for the best picture. Great job man!