What's up guys?

Finally about the get out of the shithole the world calls Afghanistan in about a month. A couple of months ago I found a good deal on a '99 Trans Am, had a buddy go check it out, and it has been waiting in my parents garage for me since. This is my 3rd Fbody, 2nd ls1. I've already ordered basically everything I will be able to afford for the time being. Looking to do some appearance mods as well when I get back.

I can't access photobucket or any hosting sites on the internet out here, so I had to attach the images. I apologize for that.

I ordered some black vinyl overlays from Brent Franker. I have the front bird overlay, side Trans Am overlay, and rear Pontiac inserts. I will for sure be putting the Front bird and rear inserts on, but I am going back and forth on the door script. Should I just delete the moulding and script, or leave them on and put the overlay on top?

I will also be doing the CETA mod in semi-gloss black. Topping off the rearend will be the 3.5" corsa clones I have waiting for me.

Car will be lowered on a koni/strano setup. Unfortunately I am out of money right now, so the stock 16's will have to stay. Other things are first on the list before them, such as a fays2 watss link, TA and relocation, and possibly a wet kit. Probably won't havre funds for wheels/tires until next year.

Also planning on some tint when I am home as well, thinking 20%. I am stationed in Washington state so hopefully the 20% will not be dark enough to draw too much attention.

What else do you guys think I should do? I would like to hear some low/no cost appearance modifications. Any and all opinions/suggestions are welcome.

All of the mods will be installe within 2 weeks of eachother once I get home. I plan on making a build thread if some of you would be interested in seeing the progress!

Sorry, these are the only two pics of the car I currently have. You'll have to make do, I haven't even seen the car in person yet!

 

take off the side molding ASAP!!!! also you could paint the calipers. Thats a good list that you have to start out.

 

Paint calipers, CETA mod, take off side molding.

 

Like I said, I am debating on the side molding right now. If the molding comes off, the door emblems are coming with it. If that's the case, I think I will purchase a pair of LOTB emblems in black onyx for the fenders.

I plan on painting the calipers. Think I am just going to go with black calipers and silver brackets.

 

I plan on painting the calipers. Think I am just going to go with black calipers and silver brackets.[/QUOTE]

thats what i did. Its super easy, and it turned out great. keep us posted on updates.

 

Do the CETA mod for sure. It makes it look 10 times better!

 

Ceta Mod was my favorite thing I did to the car, also painting the brake calipers.

I removed my side molding and Trans Am emblems, then ended up regretting it later. I had thrown away my side moldings so I ended up buying some from a member here and reinstalled them. Then I reattached my Trans Am emblems and will never be sure if they are actually back in the right place :/ Wish I had never taken them off in the first place! I can never convince myself they are on straight either, ugh. I must be in the minority of those who prefer to keep the side moldings on the car.

 

I actually prefer them too. I feel they continue the line from the side of the front bumper cover nicely.