What's next?
 

Been thinking about what I want to do next with the car.
I'm pretty happy with the way it sits right now, but would like to get some feedback/ideas on what I should/could do next.

2000 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L M5

Modifications- Appearance Exterior:
Custom Super/Bat Centercaps (Stock Wheels, Removed)
Custom Driver’s Side Mirror Decal (Stock Glass, Removed)
Red Door Emblem Decal Overlays
Rear Center Taillight Panel Reflective Decal Overlays
Rear Bumper PONTIAC Reflective Decal Inlays
Red Painted Brake Calipers
Antenna Delete
Front License Plate Relocated to Air Dam
Custom Super/Bat Third Brake Light Overlay
Clear Day Time Running Light Lenses
Navigator Driving Lights w/ LED Halo
Trans Am High-Rise Hatch
RotorsOnline Drilled/Slotted Rotors
Black Painted Rotor Caps
Red Front Side Markers
Window Tint 20%-Sides, 5%-Rear
Mini-CETA Mod
LED License Plate Light
Side Mirror's w/ Pre-98 Anti-Glare Glass
Blank C5 Centercaps (No logo)
Custom Centercap Emblem (In Progress)


Interior:
LEDs in HVAC Controls
Pioneer DEH-P3000IB Head Unit (Stolen)
Silver Painted A/C Vent Rings
Complete Ebony Leather Swap
Trans Am Lumbar Supported Leather Seats
Sun Visor Delete
Vinyl Wrapped Headliner
6LE Gauge Overlay - Dark RedLEDs in Gauge Cluster - Red
Pioneer DEH-P6200BT Head Unit
Custom Shift Knob/Boot (GTO- Black/Red stitching)


Performance:
Free Ram Air
Whisper Lid
Fernco Smooth Bellow
AMSOIL Ea Air Filter
NGK TR55 Spark Plugs
MSD 8.5mm Plug Wires -Red
Flowmaster Cat-Back Exhaust
Catalytic Converter Delete
Aluminum Driveshaft
ZZP WP Under Drive Pulley
Hurst Billet/Plus Short Throw Shifter


Suspension:
UMI Tubular Panhard Bar -Black
SPOHN Tubular Lower Control Arms -Red
UMI Tubular Sub Frame Connectors -Black
BMR Strut Tower Brace -Red
Bilstein HD Shocks
32mm/19mm Sway Bars
Energy Suspension Sway Bar Endlinks/Bushings -Black
17x9.5" OEWheel's C5 DD Black w/ Machined Lip
275/40R17 Yokohama S. Drive


Pics-
Starting point (shown-Custom Centercaps for stock wheels)- 2008:
http://www.fbodyonline.com/forum/mem...picture469.jpg
Current Stance- 2011:
http://www.fbodyonline.com/forum/mem...icture7579.jpg


Thoughts?
For those who dont know me, I'm all about "modding on a budget". I scour the internet finding great deals on parts, because I refuse to pay retail value when there are other alternatives out there.
I'm looking to find ideas on what I can do now. More likely than not, I'm going to leave it as is for awhile and save money for other things (a house), but I'm curious what you guy's have to say.

Lol why would you "delete" the sun visors?

uhhh +2

but if you have an ebony interior can i have your drivers side sun visor?

I never used them. They got in my way, and by removing them, I was able to gain the 2" of vision back.
I'm not the first person to do this.
I did an ebony swap. By deleting the visors, it saved me from having to find ebony visors...haha.

So, no, I don't have any visors for sale.

I think your car looks pretty good now but maybe heres a few things you could do:

- Get a ram air hood

- Now that you have some (very nice by the way) DDC5 .. you could change that color scheme on the side emblems to black instead of red for the silver and black look.

- Get a black decal for the bird on the front license plate cover (Black)

- Umm thats all I could think of with a quick glance ... Back to work for me.

lower it

no question about it...u can lower it for like 300 bucks...prolly the cheapest "next thing" u need to do

I knew I should've done the Strano's when I did the Bilsteins.
:(

One of these days...

I plan on finding a Raptor or similar hood eventually (when it comes time for repaint)
Thanks for the compliment on the wheels, I'm definitely a fan as well. Not sure about going with a black/silver theme, I really like the subtle red to break up the monotone colors.
I think the license plate cover is subtle, and shouldn't draw attention to itself since it's A. illegally hiding the location for my license plate, and B. meant to make the front bumper look smooth. Therefore I don't really want to draw attention to it, I like it to look clean.
I'll keep it in mind though, something may sway me to change my mind.

Also, my passenger side BSM is fading... BAD, it's an orange-ish/brown-ish/nasty color. Debating if I should remove it or have it repainted. I know the majority vote is to remove it here, but is there anyone out there that thinks leaving it on looks good? My driver's side still looks great, so maybe I can do a 50/50 and leave one side on, while removing the other???:jest:

Bump.
Since my last post, my passenger side has been repainted, so the faded BSM is no more.

I've also recently installed a Hurst Short Throw shifter as well as a new shift knob/boot.
http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/6475/installed1.jpg
Might still lower it a bit, but we shall see. Still got plans for the knob itself, but at a later date.

looks good, im currently modding my 99 v6 too. after paint comes wheels, cam, and 100 wet shot ;]

Is that a Hot Wheel Trans Am I see in that cellphone storage or whatever that shit is orginally used for lol?

Is that the HU that got stolen?

MOTOR SWAP!!!!!!!!!!!

just kidding, but seriously swap that motor out asap

im just jerking your chain man, i dont know what else to do that you havent thought of without dropping some serious money into it.

adding t tops comes to mind since your's is a hardtop
HID's maybe, or led interior light swap perhaps

im just trying to think of random stuff off the top of my head

mold the plate cover? i think thats always a nice touch.

Thanks. Good luck.
It's actually a keychain. Snagged it off eBay a couple years ago. Probably started off as a matchbox car though.
No, that's the new/replacement. Why?
Haha, if I could afford it, I'd have a v8 in it by now. Trust me.
With all the suspension I've got going, I keep being told that's all that's left. I'm just waiting for the funds... I appreciate the random ideas. That's what I want to hear. Starts creative juices going. Keep them coming!
PS- I love my hardtop. lol.
Mold it? As in make it part of the front bumper? I'm not sure how I feel about that. Especially in the event that the cops start getting nit-picky about my lack of a front plate.

yes as in make it part of the front bumper lol. do they bitch about having your license plate on the dash??
-edit. i saw your plate on the air dumb.

paint the sail panel roof and top of the spoiler black

Redo your seats, follow my How to thread. Make me proud :thumb:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...pics-come.html

:lol: "air dumb".
Actually... I've been considering the black sail panel/roof/mirrors.
Also been considering painting the underside of my spoiler black.
Hmm... I haz no skeelz! :( Would be hawt though!

yea i call it the air dumb cuz mines beat to hell from scraping and it looks like it has down syndrome.
IMO i wouldnt do the underside. you can do the roof/sail panel black and black wingtips.